Over 100 Killed in Sudanese Market Airstrike Amid Intensified Fighting

A devastating airstrike on a bustling market in Omdurman, Sudan, has claimed over 100 lives, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the country’s ongoing conflict. The attack occurred on December 10, 2024, as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire.

Eyewitnesses reported that the airstrike targeted a crowded area in Omdurman, a city near the capital, Khartoum, causing massive destruction and leaving many injured. Medical sources revealed that the number of casualties is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search through the rubble.

The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the SAF, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The violence has displaced millions and caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with civilians frequently bearing the brunt of indiscriminate attacks.

The recent airstrike is part of a series of deadly incidents in the country. Reports indicate that at least 175 people were killed and dozens injured in separate attacks across Sudan over the past two days. Al-Fasher in North Darfur also witnessed heavy shelling, further exacerbating the crisis.

International organizations and human rights groups have condemned the escalating violence. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized the need for both warring factions to protect civilian lives. The UN also reported that nearly 25 million Sudanese are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, with many facing starvation due to disrupted supply chains and restricted access to essential services.

The ongoing conflict has drawn criticism from global leaders, who have urged both parties to return to the negotiation table. However, peace talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have repeatedly collapsed, with both factions accusing each other of bad faith.

As the situation worsens, Sudanese civilians remain trapped in a relentless cycle of violence, with limited access to medical care and basic necessities. Aid agencies have warned that the conflict risks spiraling into a prolonged humanitarian catastrophe unless decisive action is taken to end the violence.