Sudan’s ongoing civil war has escalated with the recent attack by paramilitary forces in Darfur, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 13 civilians, primarily women and children. On August 24, 2025, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted a group on a road connecting el-Fasher to Tweila, marking yet another horrifying chapter in the conflict.
- Sudan's RSF attacks civilians in Darfur
- 13 killed, mostly women and children
- Ethnically motivated violence reported by doctors
- RSF shells hospital, injuring patients
- Ongoing civil war since April 2023
- International Criminal Court investigating atrocities
The Sudan Doctors Network reported that the attack was ethnically motivated, describing it as part of a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing. Just a day earlier, the RSF shelled a hospital in el-Fasher, injuring several patients and healthcare workers, underscoring the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
As the situation deteriorates, one must ask: how long can the international community remain silent? The RSF’s actions have led to alarming statistics, including:
- At least 89 civilians killed in just ten days.
- Over 14 million people displaced from their homes.
- Continued bombardment of el-Fasher, exacerbating humanitarian needs.
As the conflict intensifies, the world must pay attention and act decisively to protect innocent lives and restore peace in Sudan.
