More than 120 civilians were killed on Monday in a devastating round of “random shelling” in western Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, according to Sudanese volunteer rescuers. The Ombada Emergency Response Room, a network of volunteers operating in the war-ravaged country, confirmed the preliminary toll, though the identity of those responsible for the attack remains unclear.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by critically limited medical supplies, and healthcare workers have struggled to treat the large number of wounded, who suffer from various injuries.
The recent shelling comes amidst escalating fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has intensified in the last few weeks after more than 20 months of conflict. Aid agencies warn that the ongoing war has caused widespread death and pushed Sudan to the brink of famine.
Both the army and the RSF have been accused of indiscriminately targeting civilians, including health workers, and shelling residential areas. While most of Omdurman remains under army control, the RSF holds the capital and parts of greater Khartoum. Shelling continues to affect both sides of the Nile River, with bombs and shrapnel frequently striking homes and killing civilians.
