At least 13 civilians were killed and 19 others injured on Monday after artillery fire by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck residential areas in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, according to local volunteer groups. The attack marks one of the deadliest single incidents in the region amid escalating violence.
The Sudan Doctors Network confirmed that the casualties included seven children and a pregnant woman, with reports indicating more victims may be trapped under rubble. In a strongly worded statement, the group condemned the bombardment as "a full-fledged war crime," urging international attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis.
El Fasher, a key city in western Sudan, has become a focal point of clashes between the RSF and Sudanese military forces. Analysts warn that the targeting of civilian infrastructure risks further destabilizing Darfur, a region already grappling with decades of conflict and displacement.
Global humanitarian organizations have raised alarms over restricted aid access and deteriorating conditions for displaced populations. The incident underscores urgent calls for de-escalation and accountability in a conflict that has displaced over 8 million people since April 2023.
