The recent escalation in Port Sudan highlights the severe humanitarian impact of Sudan's civil war, raising concerns for civilian safety and the urgent need for conflict resolution.
**Sudan's Army Accuses Paramilitary Forces of Civilian Strikes in Port Sudan**
**Sudan's Army Accuses Paramilitary Forces of Civilian Strikes in Port Sudan**
Reports reveal escalating violence as Sudanese forces attack civilian targets, disrupting daily life amid ongoing civil unrest.
Sudanese paramilitary forces launched an attack targeting civilian infrastructure in the eastern city of Port Sudan, which has recently established itself as a provisional capital amid the ongoing civil war in Sudan. According to the Sudanese military, strikes involving exploding drones hit key sites, including an airport, a warehouse, and other civilian facilities. Brig. Gen. Nabil Abdullah, a spokesperson for the Sudanese army, described the perpetrators as "the enemy," specifically referencing the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.).
Following the drone strikes, the army reported scattered explosions and damage to an ammunition depot at Osman Digna Air Base. Fortunately, no casualties have been confirmed thus far. The Civil Aviation Authority condemned this "treacherous attack," causing temporary flight suspensions at the dual-use military and civilian airport. However, normal operations resumed later in the day.
This incident marks the first attack in Port Sudan since the civil war erupted in 2023. The ongoing conflict has led to substantial humanitarian crises, drawing international concern about the security of civilians amidst escalating military actions. As of now, the R.S.F. has not issued any comments regarding these strikes.
Following the drone strikes, the army reported scattered explosions and damage to an ammunition depot at Osman Digna Air Base. Fortunately, no casualties have been confirmed thus far. The Civil Aviation Authority condemned this "treacherous attack," causing temporary flight suspensions at the dual-use military and civilian airport. However, normal operations resumed later in the day.
This incident marks the first attack in Port Sudan since the civil war erupted in 2023. The ongoing conflict has led to substantial humanitarian crises, drawing international concern about the security of civilians amidst escalating military actions. As of now, the R.S.F. has not issued any comments regarding these strikes.
