Source: TH
Context: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a major offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and Bahri. Thus, the war which was quiet for a few months has gained momentum again. Eighteen months into the civil war, the UN said that more than 20,000 people have been killed.
Places in news:
- Khartoum and Bahri: Major sites where the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a renewed offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Omdurman: One of the conflict zones that experienced spread of violence beyond the initial fighting in Khartoum.
- El Fasher: Located in Darfur, heavily impacted by clashes and a critical area in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- Darfur and Kordofan States: Regions facing severe humanitarian issues, including famine and ethnic-targeted violence due to the conflict.
- Zamzam Camp, North Darfur: Declared as having famine conditions, hosting nearly 500,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- Jazeera State: Facing food insecurity crisis similar to conditions in Zamzam camp due to the ongoing conflict.
- El Fashaga Region: Border area with Ethiopia, witnessing frequent clashes over agricultural land amid the ongoing instability.
- Abiey Region: Disputed land between Sudan and South Sudan, with increased ethnic violence and over 100 casualties reported.
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