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| Renewed clashes in North Darfur capital leave one dead, several injured |
| 2023-06-24 |
| [SUDANTRIBUNE] Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) flared again in the capital of North Darfur state, leaving at least one dead and several maimed. Prompted by the efforts of community leaders and representatives of armed movements who signed the Juba Peace Agreement, a temporary ceasefire had been brokered to avert the looming threat of civil war in Darfur. El Fasher was divided into two zones in line with the truce, with the army controlling the western part and the RSF presiding over the eastern territory. However, the difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits... the fragile peace was shattered when the Rapid Support Command demanded payment for its soldiers’ salaries, which the army vehemently refused after the rebellion paramilitary group. The festivities reignited as the RSF shelled the army command, the El Fasher Market, and neighbouring districts such as "Tarifiya, al-Jil, al-Jama’a, al-Usra, and al-Tijaniyya." In response, the army retaliated with counter-bombing. The festivities claimed the life of at least one civilian and left five others injured. Additionally, two soldiers from the signatory gangs tasked with securing the city market were evacuated to a hospital in the south for treatment. In anticipation of further festivities, both parties positioned their forces across different parts of the city and shut down the central market as well as the largest livestock market. Towards the end of April, four gangs, including the Sudan Liberation Movement — Minnawi, the Sudanese Alliance, the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces, and the Justice and Equality Movement, formed a joint force to ensure the security of specific areas west of El Fasher and the central market. On Thursday, the joint force of gangs in Darfur stated that its troops escorting a convoy of doctors, engineers and medical supplies had been ambushed by gunnies on the El-Fasher Nyala highways on June 20. One combatant was killed and two others were maimed by the attackers. Additionally, one of the assailants was arrested by the joint force, but no further details were provided.. |
| Posted by:Fred |