Sudan Violence Escalates: 60 Dead, Displacement Rises, Eritrea Denies War Preparations
Clashes between Sudan's military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have escalated, leaving at least 60 civilians dead in Bara town since early July. The violence has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with displacement and destruction of villages on the rise.
President Isaias Afewerki of Eritrea has dismissed accusations of civil war preparations, stating that a letter from Ethiopia is a cover for its own military activities.
In response to the violence, SAF leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has established a high-level committee to clear armed groups from Khartoum, restore security, and revive basic services within two weeks.
The European Council has imposed further sanctions on Sudanese individuals and companies, including the Alkhaleej Bank and Red Rock Mining Company.
Starting this Friday, WhatsApp voice and video calling services will be restricted in Sudan due to security concerns.
In Somalia, authorities in Puntland have seized a ship carrying Turkish military equipment, including armored personnel carriers (APCs). Meanwhile, Al-Shabaab has captured two strategic towns in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, leading to the withdrawal of Somali and Ugandan forces.
The civil war in Sudan has led to the deaths of 17 displaced persons in the desert, with many more villages being destroyed in North Kordofan. It has also been revealed that RSF forces did not reach as far into El Fasher as initially claimed, with videos purporting to show the attack actually filmed at a farm.
The ongoing violence in Sudan is causing a severe humanitarian crisis, with civilians paying the heaviest price. International pressure and sanctions are mounting, while the situation in Somalia remains volatile. The appointment of a new United Nations Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa region may help coordinate efforts to address these escalating conflicts.
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