Rapid Support Forces Attack Omdurman Market
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 01, 2025 · Last updated Feb 02, 2025
The ongoing civil war in Sudan, marked by atrocities like the Rapid Support Forces' attack on Sabrein Market, creates significant instability, negatively impacting the Sudanese economy and potentially leading to further humanitarian crises. The regaining of control by the Sudanese Armed Forces over key areas and an oil refinery could offer some long-term stability, but the immediate market sentiment remains highly negative due to the widespread destruction and loss of life.
An attack by the Rapid Support Forces on Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, resulted in 54 deaths and 158 injuries, primarily women and children. This incident is part of the ongoing civil war between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, which began in April 2023. The conflict has claimed over 28,000 lives, displaced millions, and led to famine. The International — International Criminal Court is investigating alleged war crimes, and the United States has accused the Rapid Support Forces of genocide. Khalid Aleisir, a Sudanese government spokesperson, condemned the attack. Despite recent battlefield setbacks for the Rapid Support Forces, with the Sudanese Armed Forces regaining control of areas like Wad Medani and the country's largest oil refinery, the humanitarian situation remains dire.
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