The ongoing power struggle between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated into violent fighting in Khartoum on Sunday.
The clashes, now in their 12th week, have created a humanitarian crisis, with concerns growing about the spread of disease and malnutrition among displaced children.
The conflict has intensified in Khartoum and its neighboring city of Omdurman, marked by air and artillery strikes, as well as small arms fire. The RSF claimed to have downed an army warplane and a drone in Bahri, although the army did not immediately respond to the statements.
On the ground, the RSF has asserted control over the capital, being accused of looting and occupying houses, while the army has focused on air and artillery attacks. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan recently called on young men to join the fight against the RSF, and the army shared photos of what it claimed to be new recruits.
In the midst of the fighting, the Sudanese Doctors Union accused the RSF of raiding the Shuhada hospital, one of the few functioning medical facilities in the country, resulting in the death of a staff member. The RSF denied the accusation.
The war has also impacted cities in the western regions of Kordofan and Darfur, particularly El Geneina, where the RSF and Arab militias face allegations of ethnic cleansing.
As the conflict deepens and expands, the humanitarian situation worsens, with urgent action needed to address the dire conditions and prevent further escalation.
