Sudan enters a “new phase” of war – Details
The conflict in Sudan has entered a “new phase” as it approaches its fourth month of war, particularly with intensified fighting in the city of Omdurman for control over supply lines.
According to The New York Times, Omdurman, a city located on the western bank of the Nile River near Greater Khartoum, has become the site of the fiercest battles between the warring factions vying for power.
A group of patients was transferred to one of the few health facilities in Omdurman, with their bodies filled with bullets and shrapnel from intense airstrikes.
Some of the victims met their death upon arrival at the AlNau Educational Hospital in the city, which was once a bustling center with universities, hospitals, and political and cultural institutions.
Rashed Mukhtar Hassan, the Director of Human Resources at AlNau Educational Hospital, said, “It was like hell.”
Military experts expect the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces to continue for a longer period, leading to significant damage to civilians, their properties, and infrastructure, as the battle takes place in residential areas.
Since April 15, Sudan has been witnessing ongoing clashes between the army, led by Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, and the quasi-military Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as “Hemeti.” These clashes have resulted in the death of 3,000 people and the injury of 6,000 others, according to the Sudanese Health Minister, although relief workers say the toll is likely higher.
The conflict has also caused the displacement of over 2.8 million people, with more than 600,000 seeking refuge in neighboring countries, especially in northern Egypt and western Chad, according to the International Organization for Migration.
