At least 54 people were killed and 158 were injured in an artillery shelling aimed at a marketplace close Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The attack was attributed to the fast consequence Force (RSF), which is 1 of the parties to the ongoing civilian war in Sudan. In the background of fighting is Russia, which unofficially supplies both fighting factions.
On Saturday's artillery shelling marketplace in Omdurman near Khartoum – the capital of Sudan – At least 54 people were killed and 158 were injured, informed the AFP agency, citing a origin in the medical services.
The attack was attributed to the fast consequence Force (RSF), which is 1 of the parties to the ongoing civilian war in Sudan.
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An anonymous Al-Nao infirmary worker reported that The wounded are inactive coming to the facility., therefore, the balance of the victims may change.
Witnesses on Saturday's attack noted that artillery noises came from the west of Omdurman, where RSF forces are stationed.
Sudan. Fire at the artillery market. Against the background of Russia's interests
This massacre occurred the day after the leader of this paramilitary organization Mohamed Hamdane Daglo stated that he would displace the army from the capital, thereby admitting for the first time that his forces had lost control of part of Khartoum.
After months of deadlock Army launched a massive offensive in January and managed to take key positions, including the General Staff, which has been the office of the fast consequence Force since the beginning of the war.
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Since April 2023, the paramilitary RSF has waged a war with the government army. In this bloody conflict Thousands have already diedAnd over 12 million had to leave their homes.
Russia is indirectly active in the fight, which after the change of power in Syria needs air bases with access to Central Africa. On the 1 hand, the Kremlin officially helps the government and implements arms contracts. Second African Corps – the successor to Wagner Group He secretly supplies the rebels.
Independent of who will yet regulation in Sudan, Russia cannot afford to quit its interests in an African country.
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