On Thursday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) conducted a violent assault on the city of Nahud, which previously had been under Sudanese military control along a key highway leading to the war-torn region of Darfur. The RSF maintains that this area is a strategic territory for their ambitions. The U.N. human rights chief, Volker Türk, indicated that the death toll in southern Sudan has skyrocketed, with at least 542 civilians confirmed dead in just three weeks, though he fears that the actual number could be substantially higher.
"The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds," Türk stated, cautioning about the RSF’s threats that further bloodshed is imminent. Following a previous push by the Sudanese military to oust RSF fighters from Khartoum, the paramilitary group has since declared its authority in regions under its control, making a substantial offensive effort in Darfur.
The Sudan Doctors Network characterized the Nahud attack as a “large-scale massacre,” shedding light on the human cost of the ongoing conflict. In addition to the loss of life, the fighters reportedly looted critical medical supplies, commercial markets, pharmacies, and even a hospital. The conflict continues to exacerbate the dire conditions for civilians, as violence persists unabated across the nation.
"The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds," Türk stated, cautioning about the RSF’s threats that further bloodshed is imminent. Following a previous push by the Sudanese military to oust RSF fighters from Khartoum, the paramilitary group has since declared its authority in regions under its control, making a substantial offensive effort in Darfur.
The Sudan Doctors Network characterized the Nahud attack as a “large-scale massacre,” shedding light on the human cost of the ongoing conflict. In addition to the loss of life, the fighters reportedly looted critical medical supplies, commercial markets, pharmacies, and even a hospital. The conflict continues to exacerbate the dire conditions for civilians, as violence persists unabated across the nation.
