Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market
The shelling occurred during a peak shopping time, with many camp residents, predominantly Muslims observing Ramadan, out purchasing food to break their fast.
Many people are feared dead after heavy shelling that targeted a camp of displaced people in North Darfur, Sudan.
According to the BBC, the shell attack which was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), hit the bustling market in the Abu Shouk camp on the outskirts of El-Fasher.
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The camp is home to over half a million displaced people, and this marks the second attack on the market within three days.
El-Fasher, the last major town in Darfur under army control, has been under siege by the RSF for nearly a year.
The shelling occurred during a peak shopping time, with many camp residents, predominantly Muslims observing Ramadan, out purchasing food to break their fast.
Dr. Ibrahim Nadyan, a medic at the last operational hospital in El-Fasher, reported a range of injuries, from mild to severe, as a result of the attack.
The RSF is also accused of having attacked the same market on Sunday, causing the deaths of six civilians, according to local health volunteers.
The RSF has yet to comment on either the Sunday or Tuesday attacks.
Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, tens of thousands have died, millions have been displaced, and widespread famine has worsened the crisis.
Both the RSF and the Sudanese army have been accused of committing atrocities, with the RSF specifically accused of carrying out genocide against non-Arab groups in Darfur.
The war has effectively divided the country, with the army controlling the north and east, while the RSF dominates most of the western Darfur region and parts of the south.
Recently, the army has regained control over parts of Khartoum and surrounding areas from the RSF.
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