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Air strike kills dozens in southern Khartoum
[SUDANTRIBUNE] At least 23 people were killed and 40 maimed in an air strike by the Sudan ...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...ese army on civilian areas in southern Khartoum on Saturday, activists reported. The attack comes amid a surge of attacks by the army on the positions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group. The ... KABOOM!... s targeted the Southern Belt region, hitting a busy market area and residential buildings. Among the casualties were tea sellers, shoppers, and residents of nearby apartments. ''The bombing caused massive destruction that affected a large number of high-rise buildings in the central market area,'' said Mohammed Kandisha, a spokesperson for the Southern Belt Emergency Room. He added that hospitals were struggling to cope with the influx of injured civilians. The Southern Belt, comprising several neighbourhoods, including al-Ingaz, al-Salama, and al-Azhari, has been a battleground between the army and the RSF since the conflict erupted in April. The area is frequently subjected to artillery fire and aerial bombardment, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. This latest attack is part of a major offensive launched by the army on September 26th to reclaim areas under RSF control. However, nothing needs reforming like other people's bad habits... the army's increased reliance on air power has drawn criticism from human rights When they're defined by the state or an NGO they don't mean much... groups who accuse them of indiscriminate bombing and endangering civilians. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with widespread displacement and shortages of essential supplies. The international community has called for both sides to protect civilians and allow access to humanitarian aid  .Posted by: Fred 2024-10-15 |
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