The number of death is increasing in Sudan as there is no stop to the fight
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Khartoum, Sudan – The toll of clashes in Sudan’s capital Khartoum has neared 100 as the army and paramilitaries continue to engage in violent confrontations. According to reports, the clashes that broke out on Saturday have continued throughout the days, leaving scores of people dead and injured.
Eyewitnesses reported that heavy gunfire and explosions could be heard across Khartoum, with smoke rising from various parts of the city. Local residents were seen fleeing the area, seeking shelter in safer locations.
The clashes are said to have started after the army and paramilitaries unsettled on power struggles within the country between Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Mohamed Hamdan Daglo also commanded the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
There are huge clouds of smoke according to witnesses, with the civilian death toll increasing without any signs of further ceasefire and reaching a dialogue.When the fight broke between the two powerful forces it caused a ruckus with people running all over.
The violence erupted following serious differences between Burhan and Daglo over the intended integration of the RSF into the regular army, which was a major condition for a final arrangement aimed at ending a crisis that had lasted since the military coup they engineered together in 2021.
Sudan has been in political turmoil since the ouster of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019, following months of protests. The military seized power and established a transitional government, promising to hold elections within two years.
However, the transitional government has been marred by controversy, with allegations of corruption and human rights violations. The army and paramilitaries have been accused of cracking down on dissent and stifling opposition voices.
The latest clashes have sparked international condemnation, with several countries and organizations calling for an immediate end to the violence. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the violence and for those responsible to be held accountable. So far one Indian has lost its life in the crossfire.
Both the forces are blaming one another and have also taken control of key locations, including the airport and president’s palace but this information cannot be independently verified.
Fights have also started in other parts of the country, the western Darfur region and in the eastern border state of Kassala. Three staff members of the World food programme were killed in the clash in North Darfur which led to the further suspension of all operation of the programme.
The violence has caused widespread panic and forced many residents to flee their homes. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that over 10,000 people have been displaced by the clashes.
The WHO has warned that some hospitals in Khartoum are struggling to cope with the influx of wounded patients. “We are deeply concerned about the shortage of critical medical supplies, including blood.
The situation has been exacerbated by the fact that many medical personnel have also been forced to flee the fighting, leaving hospitals short-staffed. The WHO has called for an immediate ceasefire to allow medical personnel and supplies to reach those in need
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The Sudanese government has yet to issue a statement on the clashes, and it remains unclear how the situation will be resolved. With tensions high and violence escalating, many fear that the situation could spiral out of control, leading to further bloodshed and instability in the country.
