UN Condemns Deadly Airstrike on North Darfur Market
The United Nations has raised alarm over recent attacks targeting civilians in Sudan, following a deadly airstrike on a market in North Darfur on Monday and continued violence in Khartoum and Omdurman. UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday that “last night [Monday] in North Darfur, dozens of casualties were reported when an air strike hit a market located about 40 km northwest of El Fasher.”
The Sudanese conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has devastated much of the country, leading to thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions. Darfur has seen some of the worst violence, reigniting fears of atrocities reminiscent of the early 2000s.
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Dujarric also reported that artillery struck a mosque in east Khartoum during evening prayers on Sunday, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. Heavy shelling was also reported in Omdurman. “The UN is also deeply concerned about escalating attacks on populated areas in Khartoum,” he said.
He reminded all sides of their responsibilities under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and avoid targeting civilian infrastructure.
Health services, already under severe strain, have been further weakened by ongoing fighting and recent funding cuts. Dujarric noted that nearly half of all attacks on medical facilities in Sudan last month occurred in Darfur. Many clinics in North and South Darfur are operating with limited supplies, which may run out in one to two months.
Despite limited access and financial constraints, the UN and its partners continue trying to deliver aid.
