Synopsis
On March 13, 2023, in El Fasher, Sudan, an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces resulted in the loss of 10 lives and left 23 injured. The shelling targeted residential areas and a shelter center, marking a severe escalation in ongoing conflicts in the region.Key Takeaways
- 10 people killed in El Fasher attack.
- 23 individuals injured, including serious cases.
- Shelling involved 37 artillery rounds.
- RSF targeted residential neighborhoods and shelters.
- Conflict in Sudan has displaced over 15 million people.
Khartoum, March 13 (NationPress) At least 10 individuals lost their lives and 23 others were injured due to shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on residential areas and a shelter facility in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, as reported by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
In a statement, the SAF's 6th Infantry Division condemned the attack, stating, "In a new escalation of their crimes against civilians, the rebel militia shelled neighborhoods in El Fasher city and a shelter center with 37 120-mm artillery shells."
This assault resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians, including a 3-year-old girl, while 23 others were injured, some with serious wounds, and were taken to hospitals for treatment.
The RSF also deployed drones targeting crucial locations within El Fasher, but the army's air defense managed to successfully intercept them, according to the SAF.
No immediate response was received from the RSF regarding the incident in El Fasher, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Since May 10 of the previous year, El Fasher has been the scene of intense battles between the SAF and the RSF.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a catastrophic conflict between the SAF and the RSF, claiming at least 29,683 lives, based on data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, a crisis monitoring organization referenced by the United Nations.
Moreover, the conflict has led to the displacement of over 15 million people, both within and outside Sudan, according to estimates by the International Organization for Migration.
