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| Sudanese airstrikes in Nyala target RSF sites, causing civilian casualties |
| 2023-12-16 |
| [SUDANTRIBUNE] Sudanese army warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on Thursday, targeting several military locations of the paramilitary forces in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. The airstrikes, which are the first after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) gained control of the city, reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and property damage. The RSF took over the command of the 16th Infantry Division of the Sudanese army on October 26, effectively consolidating their control over South Darfur. This development followed fierce fighting that forced a significant portion of Nyala’s residents to flee. Despite a lull in military operations over the past month, many neighbourhoods in central Nyala remain devoid of residents. A statement issued by the RSF’s spokesperson accused the Sudanese army of carrying out a “brutal massacre” by bombing Nyala, causing the deaths and injuries of dozens of civilians and the destruction of their homes. The statement further alleged that the Sudanese army deliberately targeted civilians in an attempt to displace them. Military sources, also speaking to Sudan Tribune, claimed that the airstrike was aimed at gathering sites of RSF fighters who were preparing to be deployed to military operations in Khartoum and North Darfur state. They estimated the number of these fighters to be around 6,000. Related: Nyala: 2023-12-04 SLM-Abdel Wahid forces seize RSF camp in South Darfur Nyala: 2023-11-24 At least 40 civilians killed in El Daein by Sudanese warplanes Nyala: 2023-10-06 Sudanese army repels major attack by RSF in South Darfur Related: South Darfur: 2023-12-09 Air strike in North Kordofan claims lives, forces displacement South Darfur: 2023-12-09 East African force begins withdrawal from DRC South Darfur: 2023-12-07 RSF allege Sudanese army bombed Khartoum oil refinery Related: Rapid Support Forces: 2023-12-13 Sudan's foreign minister rejects Chad's demand for apology Rapid Support Forces: 2023-12-13 Sudanese army attack on Red Cross convoy kills two people in Khartoum Rapid Support Forces: 2023-12-11 Sudan orders expulsion of 15 Emirati diplomats in retaliation for UAE's move |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 One of the lesser known events involving US special forces was its activity in Chad when Muamar Qadafi and his so-called Arab Legion was on the prowl. US backed Toubous in their desert chariots, Toyota trucks with mounted machine guns, just raised hell with the Libyan. Who knows, what is happening these days? |
| Posted by: Jerens Black9355 2023-12-16 09:57 |
| #2 /\ Is there any chance we can stay out of it ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2023-12-16 07:48 |
| #1 No one has bothered to report on who is financing this war. If history is used, the Sudanese army composed of Nile River Arabs is likely being financed by its traditional allies, China and Iran. The RSF must be receiving support from the Gulf states through Libya and Chad, the traditional sources of arms for western Sudan. As long as the suppliers hold on this war will last for quite some time. Update: The RSF is bombing Nyala and South Darfur because Arab Misseriya and Rizayqat have fled the province. The RSF must now be poised to attack North Darfur, and if it can take El Fasher the Sudan Military will have lost control of western Sudan and the country will be divided once again. |
| Posted by: Jerens Black9355 2023-12-16 06:10 |