Clashes Erupt in El Fasher as Sudanese Citizens Return Home
Recent clashes in El Fasher, western Sudan, have reignited tensions between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports indicate that light and medium weaponry was used in confrontations east of the city, with the army conducting airstrikes against RSF positions. Despite the violence, many citizens from Sennar State are returning to their homes after the army regained control of the area. Videos shared on social media show jubilant residents celebrating their return, as the army begins to restore essential services that had been disrupted by previous looting.
The Sudanese army, bolstered by mobilized civilian forces, successfully retook the city of Singa, the capital of Sennar State, inflicting significant losses on the RSF. However, the RSF claimed their withdrawal from Singa was a tactical decision. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation remains critical, with many areas suffering from water and electricity shortages due to the ongoing conflict.
U.S. House of Representatives Labels RSF Actions as Genocide
In a significant political development, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a resolution declaring the actions of the RSF and allied militias in Darfur as acts of genocide. This resolution is based on extensive documentation of atrocities committed against non-Arab ethnic communities, particularly the Masalit people, since the escalation of conflict in April 2023. The resolution outlines various criteria under the Genocide Convention, including mass murder and the intentional infliction of harm on living conditions.
In a related political move, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, has traveled to Eritrea for discussions with President Isaias Afwerki. The talks are expected to focus on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing mutual interests between Sudan and Eritrea.
