The city of Port Sudan, previously considered a safe haven, has come under relentless assault from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have targeted civilians and infrastructure with drone strikes for three consecutive days. This surge in violence reflects the deteriorating security situation amid Sudan's prolonged civil war.
Escalating Violence in Port Sudan: Paramilitary Forces Launch Drone Attacks
Escalating Violence in Port Sudan: Paramilitary Forces Launch Drone Attacks
Port Sudan faces unprecedented violence as paramilitary forces escalate drone attacks on civilian areas, marking a dangerous turn in Sudan's ongoing civil conflict.
In the early hours, explosions rocked the previously secure city of Port Sudan as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched drone attacks targeting both civilian and military installations. Witnesses described a chaotic scene marked by thick plumes of black smoke and multiple explosions following the drone strikes, which have occurred for the third day in a row.
Among the sites affected was the civilian section of the Port Sudan airport, the only operational international airport in the area. Reports indicate that a hotel near the presidential palace was also struck, along with a major army base and a fuel depot in the crowded city center. The situation has prompted the cancellation of flights, further isolating the city amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Journalist Cristina Karrer shared her harrowing experience, likening the scene to an apocalypse with explosions resonating throughout the city. The military leadership has attributed the drone operations to the RSF, yet the paramilitary group has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Prior to these attacks, Port Sudan had been viewed as one of the safest locations for those fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has seen relentless violence for over two years. The fighting between the army and the RSF has resulted in thousands of deaths and has forced millions to abandon their homes, contributing to an escalating humanitarian disaster.
As the RSF intensifies its strategy of aerial warfare to regain lost territories, including Khartoum, international observers continue to monitor the evolving situation, with the possibility of war crimes committed by both factions being investigated. The implications for the region remain dire as civilians bear the brunt of the escalating hostilities.
Among the sites affected was the civilian section of the Port Sudan airport, the only operational international airport in the area. Reports indicate that a hotel near the presidential palace was also struck, along with a major army base and a fuel depot in the crowded city center. The situation has prompted the cancellation of flights, further isolating the city amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Journalist Cristina Karrer shared her harrowing experience, likening the scene to an apocalypse with explosions resonating throughout the city. The military leadership has attributed the drone operations to the RSF, yet the paramilitary group has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Prior to these attacks, Port Sudan had been viewed as one of the safest locations for those fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has seen relentless violence for over two years. The fighting between the army and the RSF has resulted in thousands of deaths and has forced millions to abandon their homes, contributing to an escalating humanitarian disaster.
As the RSF intensifies its strategy of aerial warfare to regain lost territories, including Khartoum, international observers continue to monitor the evolving situation, with the possibility of war crimes committed by both factions being investigated. The implications for the region remain dire as civilians bear the brunt of the escalating hostilities.
