Sudan's Alarming Surge in Civilian Casualties: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Sudan's intensifying ethnic violence, sparked in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, has severely impacted civilians. The U.N. reports over 3,384 civilian deaths in the first half of the year, signaling a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by artillery, air strikes, and summary executions.
The United Nations has reported a dramatic increase in civilian casualties in Sudan amid escalating ethnic violence and ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
A report from the Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights indicates over 3,384 civilians were killed between January and June, primarily in Darfur, marking a significant rise from last year.
Most deaths resulted from artillery shelling and air strikes, particularly during the RSF's assaults on cities and camps. Witnesses have described horrific scenes, including the summary execution of civilians in Khartoum, further highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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