As airstrikes continue on the outskirts of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the fighting has caused a humanitarian crisis and forced more than a million people to flee their homes, Reuters writes.
Fighting between Sudan’s state army and a paramilitary group has disrupted order in the country, with both sides blaming each other for unrest, looting, and the harsh situation on the streets. The stocks of food, cash, and basic necessities available in the country are rapidly shrinking.
Eyewitnesses report that airstrikes were also carried out on Omdurman and Bahri, which are located on the opposite bank of the Nile. The situation in Khartoum is relatively calm at the moment, however, shootings are heard from time to time.
Since the start of the conflict on the 15th of April, approximately 1.1 million inhabitants have lost their homes
and fled both within the country and to neighboring countries. At least 705 people were killed, and 5287 were injured.
Talks, hosted by the US and Saudi Arabia, have so far been fruitless, and the two conflicting sides continue to accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.
Paramilitary forces have deployed in residential areas and the army is targeting them almost continuously. In recent days, fighting has flared up again in the Darfur region.
The US Agency for International Development announced on Friday evening, the 19th of May, that it will provide 100 million dollars in aid to Sudan and refugee-hosting countries, including much-needed food and medical supplies.
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