Violence not stopping in Sudan, 270 dead so far, dozens of Indians also trapped

Violent conflict continues between the army and the Rapid Support Force (RSF) in the African country of Sudan. So far more than 270 people have died in this violence. Apart from losing their lives, about 2600 people have also been injured so far. All countries are appealing for peace but peace is not being established in Sudan. Many citizens of India are also stranded in Sudan. The Ministry of External Affairs of India is constantly trying to get them out.

First of all, on April 15, there were explosions near the army command and the presidential palace in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. Heavy shelling then continued until Wednesday morning, with explosions and the roar of warplanes near two RSF positions to the north and west. Sudan’s army and the RSF agreed to a three-hour ceasefire first on Sunday and again on Monday, with the new ceasefire set to begin at 6 pm on Tuesday.

News of raids on people’s homes
The World Health Organization (WHO), citing Sudan’s Ministry of Health Emergency Operations Center, said that more than 2,600 people were also injured in the violence. At least half a dozen hospitals have been attacked by both warring sides, according to Sudan’s doctors’ trade union. Meanwhile, armed personnel have raided the homes of UN staff and employees of other international organizations in the city of Khartoum, according to an internal UN document seen by CNN.

According to the document, the gunmen sexually assaulted women and stole cars and other items. In Khartoum, armed uniformed personnel of the RSF are allegedly breaking into the homes of migrants, the report said. Separating men and women and taking them with them. RSF has denied the allegations. It told CNN that it would never attack a UN employee. RSF is conscious of respecting international law.

Accusing each other of violence
The statement blamed the opposition side in the fighting, led by Sudan’s military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. It was said in this statement, ‘This is the new desperate way of fighting Burhan’s army. They give their men RSF uniforms so that they can commit crimes against civilians and other groups including embassies and UN and damage the image and perspective of RSF both international and local.

Shortages of medical supplies, blood and electricity are threatening life-saving treatments, and 11 people have died from injuries in North Darfur, according to the health NGO Doctors Without Borders. Various foreign leaders have called for peace. On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke separately with Burhan and Dagalo.