Hospitals in Sudan are being targeted with military strikes by both the Sudanese Army and the RSF, eyewitnesses say.
Sudan has been trending on social media for the past few days and many have been wondering what is happening in Sudan.
As it stands, the people of Sudan do not know what the future holds for them, as they are caught in the middle of a dangerous fight.
There is an ongoing battle between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – a Sudanese group – and the Country’s military.
The leader of the RSF, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, says he will pursue the head of the armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan “and bring him to justice”.
Forces that are loyal to the two rival generals are vying for control in Sudan and have intensified fighting across different cities in Sudan.
“We are fighting against radical Islamists who hope to keep Sudan isolated and in the dark, and far removed from democracy.
“We will continue to pursue (military chief Abdel Fattah) Al-Burhan and bring him to justice,” Hemedti tweeted.
Furthermore, he says: “We did not attack anyone.
“Our actions are merely a response to the siege and assault against our forces.
“We are fighting for the people of Sudan to ensure the democratic progress, for which they have so long yearned”.
Hemedti and military leader Burhan, who were once allies, are caught in a power struggle over who will be subordinate under a potential new hierarchy of civilian rule.
Their conflict has brought death and destruction upon the civilians in Sudan.
Attack On Health Institutions
Not only are the civilians in Sudan suffering from the battle, but the health sector is also being affected.
A Sudanese doctors union says that several hospitals and health institutions around the country are out of service.
This is due to the fierce clashes between the country’s army and paramilitary forces.
“Hospitals and health institutions in Khartoum and other cities in Sudan were bombed with artillery and firearms,” the Sudanese Doctors Syndicate revealed in a statement.
Hospitals in Sudan are being targeted with military strikes by both the Sudanese Army and the RSF, eyewitnesses say.
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Therefore, medical personnel are unable to reach the wounded and unable to bury the dead.
“From 9:00am on Saturday when the fighting started, we were being targeted,” one doctor at a Khartoum hospital told CNN.
“A direct strike hit the maternity ward. We could hear heavy weaponry and lay on the floor, along with our patients. The hospital itself was under attack,” the doctor adds.
Join Forces
The Sudanese army has called on fighters of the RSF to defect and join the armed forces.
“We call on all our countrymen from the Rapid Support Forces, who have provided their country with great and undeniable previous services, to join the proud armed forces to serve their country among its ranks,” the military says.
According to the Sudanese armed forces, the RSF troops are serving the “goals and agenda of one person”.
This was said in reference to the RSF paramilitary leader, Hemedti.
However, both parties are refusing to back down in their struggle for power.
Furthermore, neighbouring countries like Egypt are looking to intervene but no decision has been made yet.
