Why It Matters:
The attack at Sabreen Market was conducted when RSF aimed to halt the military advances of the Sudanese army. Army recently gained control of several cities under the influence of Rapid Support Forces, particularly in the central state of Al-Jazira.
Big Picture:
The Council of Civil Democratic Forces "Tagadom" condemned the continued violations against civilians during the past 72 hours including the shelling of residential neighborhoods in the El Thawrat area and Sabreen Market by the RSF.
It called on both parties to the war to immediately stop targeting civilians and fulfill their obligations under the Jeddah Declaration to protect civilians.
Key Points:
- Clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces began on April 15, 2023, in the capital and have spread to several other states.
- The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of injuries, leading to the displacement and refugee crisis for millions of Sudanese both internally and externally.
Go Deeper:
Several rounds of negotiations between the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, have failed to yield any agreement.
Regional mediation efforts have also been unable to convince both sides to cease hostilities.
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