At least 30 people died this Saturday and more than 60 were injured during clashes between the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Army in Al-Fashir. According to the authorities, most of the victims are women and children. In a statement, cited by EFE, the clashes took place in the capital of the state of North Darfur, following increasing violence in residential neighborhoods and displacement camps in the city and surrounding areas. The Sudanese Red Crescent Society in North Darfur told EFE that the clashes continued today with great intensity, taking place mainly in residential neighborhoods, shelters and civil installations. On Friday, an attack was recorded on the Khatam al-Anbiya mosque, where a boy was seriously injured. injured during Friday prayer and ended up dying in Al-Fashir South Hospital, the main hospital in the town and one of the few in operation.Ahmed Hussein, spokesman for the Sudanese Forces said that in the last two weeks they managed to “crush” fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (FAR) who have been trying to conquer Al-Fashir for months and assured that they will continue efforts to minimize the rebel offensive that uses heavy weapons. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the clashes in recent days had place in the Abu Shouk displaced persons camp, in the north of Al-Fashir, as well as in the Al Salam neighborhood and in areas in the southeast of the city, causing the displacement of at least 400 families. Source: O País
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