RSF killed at least 50 in Khartoum conflict

Sudan's civil war continues to escalate, with paramilitary groups causing significant violence in Khartoum. In the last week, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly killed at least 50 people. The fighting between the RSF and the Sudanese army is intensifying as both groups strive for control of the capital. The Khartoum Emergency Response Room, a group of volunteers providing aid, reported that around 70 individuals, including 12 of their volunteers, have been abducted recently. Forced displacement is rising rapidly across various districts in central, southern, and eastern Khartoum. According to the volunteers, there are also reports of sexual violence, although many survivors are too afraid to come forward. Malnutrition levels in Khartoum are alarming, with at least seven children dying since early March. UNICEF warns that about 3.2 million children in Sudan are expected to face malnutrition this year due to famine affecting many regions. A recent UN assessment cited famine conditions in three displacement camps in Darfur and parts of the Nuba Mountains. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has worsened in recent months, leading to severe food shortages. Humanitarian groups are sounding alarms about the dire consequences if aid does not reach those in need. The Sudanese army claims to be advancing on the city, intensifying pressure on the RSF. In a video message, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo vowed to retain control of key locations, including the Republican Palace. The ongoing war has resulted in a humanitarian disaster, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing over 12 million people, with Khartoum alone seeing 3.5 million displaced. The UN reports that more than 100,000 people across Sudan are facing acute famine conditions.