Rapid Support Forces Attack Leaves 50 Dead in Central Sudan

The escalation of violence in Al-Jazeera state highlights the deteriorating security situation in Sudan, which has seen increased attacks on civilians by the RSF.

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is compounded by the lack of access to medical care and essential resources, calling for urgent international intervention.

If the violence continues unchecked, the humanitarian situation in Sudan may worsen, leading to increased displacement and further casualties.

There may be a need for stronger international pressure and intervention to establish safe humanitarian corridors and protect civilians in conflict-affected areas.

At least 50 people were killed in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in central Sudan, specifically in the villages of Al-Sariha and Azraq, according to reports from the Resistance Committees. The RSF has intensified its assaults in Al-Jazeera state, which is south of Khartoum, following a recent defection of a militia commander to the Sudanese army. The violence has left over 200 individuals wounded in Al-Sariha, with many unable to receive medical treatment due to ongoing shelling and sniping.

The situation has escalated significantly since the RSF took control of the city of Tamboul on October 22, where the death toll has reportedly exceeded 300, including women and children. The RSF's actions have led to widespread violations, including forced displacement and instances of kidnapping and sexual violence across more than 30 villages in the region.

The Sudanese Doctors Syndicate has urged the United Nations to intervene and establish humanitarian corridors to aid those affected in Al-Jazeera, citing a dire lack of medical facilities and resources. Most medical centers in the region have closed due to the conflict, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis that has already displaced over 10 million people and left tens of thousands dead since the fighting began in April 2023.