Arab League Denounces Deadly Assaults by RSF in Western Sudan
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Synopsis
The Arab League has condemned the deadly attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in western Sudan, which resulted in over 100 deaths, including children and relief workers. The organization demands accountability for these violations of international law and highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis in the region.
Key Takeaways
- The Arab League condemns RSF's attacks in Sudan.
- Over 100 fatalities reported, including children.
- Violation of international humanitarian law highlighted.
- Resolution 2736 calls for protection of civilians.
- Sudan faces severe humanitarian crisis and famine risks.
Cairo, April 14 (NationPress) The Arab League (AL) on Monday issued a strong condemnation of the lethal assaults carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in western Sudan.
The assaults in Umm Kadada city, located in North Darfur State, have resulted in the deaths of over 100 individuals, including 20 children and approximately 14 relief workers, with another 200 injured, according to a statement from the AL.
Attacking innocent and forcibly displaced individuals constitutes a clear breach of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 2736, the Arab organization stated, insisting that those responsible be brought to justice.
Resolution 2736, which was adopted in June 2024, calls for the RSF to cease its siege and reduce hostilities in the capital of North Darfur State, El Fasher. It also urges all combatants to comply with international humanitarian standards by safeguarding civilians and healthcare services amidst the conflict, while ensuring humanitarian access for affected individuals.
On Saturday, Ibrahim Khatir, Director General of the health authority in North Darfur State, informed Xinhua that more than 114 civilians had perished due to RSF assaults on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk displacement camps in El Fasher between Friday and Saturday.
Additionally, volunteer groups reported that at least 56 individuals were killed by the RSF during the same timeframe in Umm Kadada, following the RSF's takeover of the city on Thursday.
The RSF has not yet commented on these allegations, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF, which began in April 2023 due to rising tensions over a planned political transition, has resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities, displacing more than 15 million people and placing Sudan in what the United Nations describes as one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. UN agencies are warning that the country is on the brink of famine, with a collapsed healthcare system and casualty counts that are nearly impossible to verify.
