At least 124 civilians have been killed in Sudan after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an attack on Al-Sareeha village, located south of Khartoum, according to reports from local doctors and activists. This brutal incident represents one of the deadliest in the ongoing Sudanese civil war, a conflict that has ravaged the nation since April 2023 and shows no sign of resolution. This latest assault, if confirmed, underscores the severe humanitarian crisis and escalating violence that continues to grip the country.
Background of Conflict Between RSF and SAF
The RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have clashed repeatedly in their struggle for dominance over Sudan. Both sides accused of committing severe atrocities, including indiscriminate killings of civilians, which have further destabilized the region. Recent reports indicate the violence intensified after an RSF commander in the Al-Jazirah region defected, leading to increased attacks from the paramilitary group.
Eyewitness Reports and Rising Casualties
Activists from Sudan’s Resistance Committees, a network formed by local residents, reported that alongside the 124 confirmed fatalities, over 200 other civilians found injured in the Al-Sareeha village attack. The RSF reportedly detained another 150 people. However, accurate documentation has been challenging due to communication restrictions. The paramilitary forces reportedly confiscated Starlink devices, cutting off the only means of contact for many civilians. This limitation, activists fear, may mean the real number of casualties could be much higher.
One Resistance Committee member, speaking anonymously for safety reasons, described the situation as dire. “The RSF militia has confiscated all Starlink devices,” they stated, adding that more than 30 villages in eastern Al-Jazirah have since been abandoned as people flee from further retaliatory attacks.
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Medical Sources Confirm Atrocities
The Sudan Doctors Network, which has been documenting the conflict’s toll on civilians, confirmed the mass killings in Al-Sareeha, attributing them to RSF forces. The network described it as a massacre, with RSF forces targeting civilians, leaving at least 124 dead and hundreds more displaced. They added that the humanitarian situation in the region has become increasingly dire, with limited access to medical care and essential resources for those injured or displaced by recent violence.
International Concern and Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
Although CNN has not been able to independently verify the casualty numbers, the incident further highlights Sudan’s dire humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has reported that ongoing clashes between the RSF and SAF have created one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced.
This is not the first time the RSF has faced serious accusations. In 2023, CNN documented allegations of an RSF-led campaign involving forced enslavement and other atrocities in the western Darfur region, a territory long scarred by conflict and often described as the site of the 21st century’s first genocide.
As Sudan’s civil war deepens, the humanitarian toll continues to mount, with civilians bearing the brunt of escalating violence, displacement, and human rights abuses. The international community remains concerned about Sudan’s worsening crisis, as millions of people remain trapped in a conflict with no clear end in sight.
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