Dozens of civilians have been killed and thousands displaced in Sudan’s Gezira state after attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to aid groups. The RSF attacked villages and towns, looting and vandalizing properties, leaving dozens dead. The attacks are believed to be linked to the recent defection of an RSF commander. The conflict has displaced over 10 million people and created a humanitarian crisis. In one village alone, RSF fighters killed at least 50 people and wounded 200, with more casualties reported in other areas. The Sudan Doctors Union described eastern Gezira as a “brutal war zone”. UNICEF and UNHCR are calling for unimpeded access to people in need across Sudan, where over half the population is expected to face acute hunger this year. The war has been marked by atrocities such as mass rape and ethnic cleansing, particularly in Darfur. This conflict, considered one of the most acute crises in living memory, requires more international attention to address the humanitarian needs of the population affected.
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Sudan War News: Aid groups report paramilitary RSF responsible for dozens killed in Gezira
