Sudan Conflict Escalates: Rapid Support Forces Blamed for Dozens of Deaths Amid Civil War

Jun 7, 2024

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in DW

In Sudan, tensions continue to escalate as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are implicated in recent attacks that have resulted in the deaths of approximately 40 people, according to claims by the Karari Resistance Committee. This violence follows closely on the heels of another assault by the same group, which saw over 100 fatalities. The country has been embroiled in civil war since the military split into opposing factions last year, with the UN calling for a ceasefire. Efforts to mediate between the conflicting sides appear to have made little progress towards ending the violence that has so far led to an estimated 150,000 deaths since the conflict began.

A pro-democracy group in Sudan reports that around 40 people have been killed by the RSF in a recent attack.
This incident follows another attack that resulted in over 100 deaths, with both attacks attributed to the RSF.
Sudan has been in a state of civil war since the military divided into two opposing factions last year.
The country’s Army Chief has promised a harsh response to the RSF’s actions.
The United Nations has called for all sides to stop fighting, but efforts to bring the opposing factions to negotiations have so far been unsuccessful.
The estimated death toll from the conflict has reached over 150,000 since it began.
Both military and RSF leaders have remained steadfast in their positions, hindering peace efforts.
Civilians are frequently caught in the crossfire, with many casualties reported.