The fighting has resulted in the loss of approximately 200 lives and left 1,800 people injured. In addition to the human toll, the conflict has caused significant damage to hospitals and medical facilities, exacerbating the shortage of medical supplies and food in the region. The violence erupted after tensions between the two factions reached a boiling point, following a prolonged struggle for control over the country.
The two generals, who seized power in a coup last year, have been vying for dominance, with al-Burhan leading the army and Daglo commanding the RSF, a powerful paramilitary organization. The ongoing conflict has created a dangerous and volatile situation for civilians in Sudan, who are now caught in the crossfire between the warring factions.
Earlier Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again called on Sudan’s warring parties to “immediately cease hostilities”. He warned that further escalation “could be devastating for the country and the region.”
Battles have also taken place throughout the vast country, and there are fears of regional spillover.