SUDAN: Activists in Khartoum, Sudan, are reporting artillery and rocket fire incidents following an airstrike that allegedly resulted in the death of at least 20 civilians, including two children.
A volunteer organization, previously known for organizing pro-democracy rallies, is now focused on assisting families affected by the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary fighters.
Tragically, the death toll may continue to rise, as some victims sustained severe burns or injuries beyond recognition. Since the conflict commenced on April 15, approximately 5,000 lives have been lost.
The Sudanese armed forces have been conducting frequent bombings, while paramilitary groups, such as the RSF, maintain a significant presence in the capital. According to estimates from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, the conflict persists.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court is investigating potential war crimes, particularly ethnic killings, committed by paramilitaries and militias in western Darfur.
The army has also faced allegations of wrongdoing, notably after an airstrike on July 8 that resulted in the deaths of around 24 civilians.
The United Nations warns that 6 million people out of Sudan’s total population of 48 million are “one step away from famine.”
More than half of the country’s residents require humanitarian assistance and protection, despite ongoing unrest, looting, and administrative challenges.
The conflict has led to the displacement of 3.8 million people within Sudan and another million across its borders.
The UN’s International Organization for Migration reports that nearly 2.8 million residents of Khartoum have been displaced, making up more than half of the capital’s pre-war population.
Resistance committees operating in Khartoum play a crucial role in providing aid, rescuing survivors from damaged structures, delivering medicine under gunfire, and documenting atrocities committed by both sides.
Unfortunately, the violence shows no signs of abating, and access to basic necessities such as water and electricity remains limited for those in need.
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