Nine Civilians Killed In Alleged RSF Attack On Sudan's North Kordofan

At least nine civilians, including two women, were killed and 14 others injured after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) allegedly attacked Al Jamama in Sudan's North Kordofan State, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. The group said the attackers looted a market, a health centre and other civilian property, forcing many residents to flee. It condemned the assault as a violation of international humanitarian law and called for greater protection of civilians as Sudan's ongoing conflict continues to deepen the country's humanitarian crisis.

At least nine civilians, including two women, were killed and 14 others injured after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) allegedly attacked the community of Al Jamama in Sudan's North Kordofan State, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.
The medical organisation said the attack took place on Wednesday after RSF fighters accused residents of collaborating with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the military currently battling the paramilitary group in a conflict that has devastated the country for more than three years.
Local health workers said several civilians were wounded during the assault, while many residents fled their homes in search of safety as gunfire spread across the area.
The latest violence adds to growing concerns over the worsening security situation in North Kordofan, where civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict.

LOOTING AND MASS DISPLACEMENT REPORTED

According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the attackers looted the local market, a health centre and several civilian properties after entering the community.
The organisation said the destruction of critical infrastructure has further limited access to food, medical care and other essential services for residents already struggling under the effects of the war.
Many families reportedly abandoned their homes during the attack, adding to the growing number of internally displaced people across Sudan.
Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned that continued attacks on civilian communities are worsening an already dire humanitarian emergency and making it increasingly difficult for aid organisations to reach vulnerable populations.

CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS

The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the killings, destruction of civilian property and forced displacement, describing them as serious violations of international humanitarian law.
The organisation called on RSF leaders to immediately halt attacks against civilians and stop targeting communities based on allegations of cooperation with the Sudanese army.
It also urged all parties involved in the conflict to respect international laws protecting civilians, hospitals, health workers and other essential public facilities.
The RSF had not issued any official response to the allegations at the time of reporting.

CONFLICT CONTINUES TO DEVASTATE SUDAN

Sudan has remained trapped in a brutal conflict since April 2023, when tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces escalated into open warfare over plans to integrate the paramilitary group into the national military.
Since then, fighting has spread across large parts of the country, including Khartoum, Darfur, Kordofan and other regions, destroying homes, hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure.
International organisations estimate that tens of thousands of people have been killed, while nearly 13 million have been displaced, making Sudan one of the world's largest displacement crises.
The United Nations has repeatedly described the conflict as one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies globally, with millions facing hunger, disease and limited access to humanitarian assistance.

INTERNATIONAL CONCERN GROWS

The latest attack is expected to intensify international concern over the protection of civilians in Sudan.
Human rights organisations have consistently accused both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out attacks that endanger civilian lives, allegations both sides have denied on various occasions.
Despite repeated international mediation efforts and calls for a ceasefire, fighting has continued across multiple regions, leaving millions of Sudanese trapped in one of Africa's longest and most devastating ongoing conflicts.
As violence persists, humanitarian organisations continue to warn that without an immediate reduction in hostilities and improved access for relief agencies, conditions for civilians are likely to deteriorate even further.