Sudan’s military has been accused of carrying out a devastating airstrike on a marketplace in Darfur, resulting in over 100 reported deaths.
The Emergency Lawyers rights group described the bombing in Kabkabiya town as a “horrific massacre,” with hundreds more injured.
This attack occurred on a weekly market day, when residents from nearby villages had gathered to shop.
The conflict between the army and its former ally, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has intensified in recent weeks, with both sides denying war crimes.
However, the Sudanese Armed Forces’ airstrikes have resulted in a significant increase in civilian deaths, with over 523 reported fatalities across various regions.
The RSF has also faced criticism for its indiscriminate shelling of Omdurman, a city just across the River Nile from the capital, Khartoum.
Emergency Lawyers reported 14 deaths and numerous injuries after a shell hit a bus on Tuesday.
The group has also condemned the RSF for using civilian infrastructure, such as fuel stations, for military purposes.
The army’s military spokesperson has defended the airstrikes, stating they are part of a legitimate exercise to defend the country.
However, the international community has condemned the attacks, with UNICEF Representative to Sudan Sheldon Yett calling the attacks on children “unacceptable”.
