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54 Killed in RSF Attack on Omdurman Market

2/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a devastating attack on Saturday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, leaving at least 54 dead and 158 wounded. This brutal assault deepens the turmoil of the civil war that erupted in April 2023, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing millions, while the RSF faces global outrage for its blatant disregard for humanitarian law.

History

Historical Context

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) emerged from the Janjaweed militias, notorious for their role in the Darfur conflict starting in 2003, which resulted in widespread atrocities and genocide. Since the RSF's formation in 2013, they have continued to perpetrate violence, culminating in the ongoing civil war that began in April 2023, leading to severe humanitarian crises and international condemnation for their actions against civilians.

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Story summary

In a devastating attack on Saturday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Sudan, leaving at least 54 dead and 158 wounded. This brutal assault deepens the turmoil of the civil war that erupted in April 2023, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing millions, while the RSF faces global outrage for its blatant disregard for humanitarian law.

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