Sudan Air Strike Kills 22 in Omdurman Amid Brutal 12-Week War
Sudan’s army launched a savage air strike on western Omdurman, killing at least 22 people and injuring scores more, the Khartoum health ministry confirms. The blow comes as the deadly conflict between rival military factions enters its 12th week with no end in sight.
Rapid Support Forces Hold Cities While Army Pounds Them From the Sky
Since fighting erupted on April 15, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of the capital Khartoum and twin cities Omdurman and Bahri. The Sudanese army has fought back with relentless air and artillery strikes, targeting key RSF positions.
Despite numerous ceasefire talks, the war rages on, threatening to explode into full-blown civil war. Sudan, a country perched strategically between the Horn of Africa, Sahel, and the Red Sea, risks dragging in numerous internal and foreign players.
Roots of Conflict and Rising Toll
The deadly feud stems from deep divisions over military command and force integration as Sudan transitions to democracy. The war has already claimed over 1,133 lives and spread beyond the capital to Kordofan and Darfur, igniting ethnic violence in West Darfur.
Humanitarian Nightmare Unfolds
- More than 2.9 million people displaced
- Nearly 700,000 refugees fleeing abroad
- Over half Khartoum’s population uprooted
- Alarming surge in sexual violence and abductions of women and girls, warn aid agencies
Violence is intensifying in Omdurman’s western area, a vital RSF supply route from their Darfur base. Overnight airstrikes also hit the state broadcasting complex in eastern Omdurman, as well as southern and eastern Khartoum, underscoring the conflict’s relentless toll.
