At Least 31 Killed, 100 Injured in Market Shelling by RSF in Sudan's Sennar

Sep 9, 2024, 01:30 PM

At least 21 people have been killed and over 70 injured following artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeting a crowded market in Sennar, southeastern Sudan. The incident occurred a day after Sudan's rulers rejected a call by UN experts for an independent force to protect civilians from the ongoing civil war. Various sources report differing casualty figures, with some indicating up to 31 deaths and 100 injuries. The RSF's renewed assault on Sennar has intensified the conflict in the region, leading to heavy fighting and significant civilian casualties. A legal activist group and reports indicate that the United Arab Emirates arms the RSF. The assault began on Sunday.