Khartoum: At least seven people were killed and 59 others wounded in an artillery strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a displaced persons camp in El Fasher, western Sudan’s North Darfur state, a local health official confirmed. Speaking to Xinhua news agency by phone, Khatir said 20 people were injured in Sunday’s bombardment, followed by 39 on Monday. The city, which hosts three camps for displaced persons, including Abu Shouk, is home to around 1.5 million people, with 800,000 internally displaced, according to UN figures. Sudan has been mired in conflict between the SAF and RSF since April 15, 2023. The ongoing violence has claimed an estimated 20,000 lives and displaced millions, according to the UN.

Source: Ethiopian News October 08, 2024 11:27 UTC