Sudan’s Conflict: A Recap of a Half-Year of Atrocities

Six months after the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Speed Forces (RSF), the situation in Sudan is heading into nationwide collapse as the atrocities, eerie crimes, and human rights violations continue, with most of the victims being civilians, especially women and children.

Sudanese people have suffered gravely from this conflict, as more than six million have been displaced since April 15. Not just displacement but the overall health status has been devastating as it is overwhelmed by cholera, malaria, fevers, and measles. Regarding food security, food prices have reached a record high, and most families are unable to afford their daily meals.

This months-long conflict still has no clear map toward a peace agreement or a mere short-term ceasefire, as both sides aim to settle the conflict only by military solutions. According to an official statement, Jeddah Talks were suspended months ago due to both sides not being committed enough.

Military operations’ patterns have changed to be daily “specialized short-termed operations,” with mass infightings mainly carried out by the RSF within the SAF bases. The Capital, Khartoum state, has been almost wiped out due to the infighting, and “safer areas” have been narrowed to only Karari locality, the least haven for civilians fleeing war.

The Sudanese people deserve the protection, dignity, peace, and democracy they marched for in December 2019 when they overthrew the thirty-year Islamic regime led by Omar Al-Bashir.