RSF Attacks Wad Madani, Displacing Thousands and Escalating Sudan Conflict
As aid agencies withdraw and residents lose faith in the army, reports of unlawful arrests and killings surface.
- RSF paramilitary force has attacked Wad Madani, the second-largest city in Sudan, causing fear and displacement among civilians.
- RSF's attack on Wad Madani marks a significant turn in the ongoing conflict, despite calls for an end to the war by RSF commanders.
- Army's response to RSF's invasion has been criticized, with residents losing faith in their ability to regain control of the city.
- Aid groups and UN agencies have evacuated foreign staff and closed operations in Wad Madani due to the escalating conflict.
- Reports of unlawful arrests and killings by the army have surfaced, with young men suspected of cooperating with RSF being targeted.