Armed Clashes in Sudan
On 15 April 2023, armed clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the regular army in the Sudanese capital Khartoum were reported. Later, the fighting between the military forces spread to other Sudanese regions.

Sudanese Army Reportedly Destroys Drones Aimed Against Its Headquarters in Shendi

© AP Photo / Hussein MallaA Sudanese supporter of Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy head of the military council, holds a national flag during a military-backed tribe's rally, in the East Nile province, Sudan, Saturday, June 22, 2019.
A Sudanese supporter of Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy head of the military council, holds a national flag during a military-backed tribe's rally, in the East Nile province, Sudan, Saturday, June 22, 2019.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.04.2024
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On April 15 last year, clashes broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives and brought the country to the brink of famine.
The Sudanese army employed anti-aircraft missiles on Tuesday to destroy drones that were attempting to attack its headquarters located in the city of Shendi, the media reported, citing witnesses and army sources.
Not a single drone reportedly struck its intended target.
According to the army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of Sudan's transitional government, arrived at Shendi on Monday. It is, however, uncertain if he was still present in the area.
Tuesday's drone attack is the third to target regions that are under army control, according to the report. Drone attacks have also targeted the city of Atbara in River Nile state, as well as al-Gedaref state to the east.
A Sudanese refugee - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 15.04.2024
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One Year of Conflict in Sudan: What's Behind Bloodshed & is There an End in Sight?
The war erupted between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a bit over a year ago. The parties have since introduced several temporary nationwide ceasefires, but none has helped settle the turmoil.
The conflict has caused immense suffering to ordinary people. According to recent UN estimates, 25 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian assistance, and at least 8.6 million have been displaced, while about 13,000 people have died and 60,000 injured, as the country's health minister, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, stated.
Moreover, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned earlier in April that the war could result in war crimes against humanity given the attacks against civilians.
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