In a shocking incident reported by a Sudanese war monitor, the Sudanese military is accused of carrying out an airstrike on Tur'rah market in Darfur, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians. The Emergency Lawyers group, which tracks war crimes throughout the ongoing civil conflict that began in April 2023, termed the attack a "horrific massacre." The strike reportedly left many injured, with graphic videos circulating on social media showing the market's destruction and bodies left unrecognizable amidst the chaos.
Sudan Airstrike Tragedy: Hundreds Killed in Market Bombing in Darfur
Sudan Airstrike Tragedy: Hundreds Killed in Market Bombing in Darfur
A devastating airstrike in Darfur has led to widespread accusations against the Sudanese army, sparking outrage and despair.
Military officials refuted claims of targeting civilians, asserting that their operations focused solely on legitimate military objectives. Throughout this protracted conflict, both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have faced allegations of indiscriminately shelling civilian zones. Notably, while the RSF employs drones for warfare, the army possesses warplanes capable of executing targeted strikes against RSF positions across the region.
The exact timing and toll of the airstrike, which is about 35 kilometers north of the army-controlled city of el-Fasher, remain unconfirmed by independent sources. However, the Darfur Initiative for Justice and Peace classified it as the "deadliest single bombing" since the civil war commenced. With intensifying violence in recent months, civilian casualties from bombings and shelling incidents have escalated alarmingly.
UN estimates suggest that approximately 12 million Sudanese have been uprooted due to the conflict, equating to the total population of a country like Belgium or Tunisia. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated to such an extent that famine is rampant, and almost half of Sudan's population is experiencing severe food insecurity. While estimations of casualties range widely, some suggest at least 150,000 lives have been lost since the conflict began. The RSF has denied allegations of genocidal activity, including the widespread murder of civilians and acts of sexual violence against non-Arab women, which have been described as a form of ethnic cleansing.
According to the United Nations, the situation in Sudan now stands as the worst humanitarian crisis globally, further complicating the region's stability and necessitating urgent international attention to alleviate the suffering of millions affected by the war.
The exact timing and toll of the airstrike, which is about 35 kilometers north of the army-controlled city of el-Fasher, remain unconfirmed by independent sources. However, the Darfur Initiative for Justice and Peace classified it as the "deadliest single bombing" since the civil war commenced. With intensifying violence in recent months, civilian casualties from bombings and shelling incidents have escalated alarmingly.
UN estimates suggest that approximately 12 million Sudanese have been uprooted due to the conflict, equating to the total population of a country like Belgium or Tunisia. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated to such an extent that famine is rampant, and almost half of Sudan's population is experiencing severe food insecurity. While estimations of casualties range widely, some suggest at least 150,000 lives have been lost since the conflict began. The RSF has denied allegations of genocidal activity, including the widespread murder of civilians and acts of sexual violence against non-Arab women, which have been described as a form of ethnic cleansing.
According to the United Nations, the situation in Sudan now stands as the worst humanitarian crisis globally, further complicating the region's stability and necessitating urgent international attention to alleviate the suffering of millions affected by the war.
