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Sudanese Army Airstrike on North Darfur Market Kills Hundreds of Civilians

The attack marks a significant escalation in Sudan's ongoing civil war, as the army claims gains in Khartoum while millions remain displaced by the conflict.

Vertriebene Sudanesen sitzen neben einer von Kugeln durchlöcherten Wand
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Overview

  • An airstrike by the Sudanese army on Tora Market in North Darfur reportedly killed hundreds of civilians, according to activist group Emergency Lawyers.
  • The Sudanese army claims to have recaptured parts of Khartoum, including the presidential palace, previously held by the RSF militia since the conflict began in April 2023.
  • The RSF militia continues to control parts of southern and western Khartoum, including the capital's airport, as territorial battles persist.
  • The civil war, which has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million, has created one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, with famine and severe malnutrition widespread.
  • Both the Sudanese army and the RSF face allegations of war crimes, including attacks on civilians and ethnic violence, deepening the international concern over the conflict.