SUDAN: A devastating fire has engulfed the iconic 18-story Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower in Khartoum, Sudan. Videos shared online show the skyscraper in flames, causing significant damage to the city’s skyline.
Architect Tagreed Abdin expressed her sorrow on Twitter over the “senseless destruction” of the cone-shaped tower, known for its distinctive glass front. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or fatalities as a result of the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. This incident adds to the ongoing turmoil in Sudan, which has been embroiled in a power struggle since April, involving the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF’s redeployment of personnel, seen as a threat by the army, has led to continued unrest.
Over the weekend, the RSF attacked army-controlled areas, including a justice ministry office building, resulting in multiple government buildings catching fire. This escalation in violence is considered one of the most severe since the conflict began.
The situation has led to the closure of major hospitals in Khartoum and the Darfur region, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Civilians have been deeply affected by the ongoing conflict, with reports of dozens of deaths in recent days.
The conflict has also spread to El-Obeid, located 250 miles south of the capital, where the RSF and government forces continue to engage in battles. This unrest has displaced millions of people and resulted in thousands of casualties as the RSF seeks to weaken government strongholds and gain control of the capital.
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