By 9jaeye 
In a devastating escalation of violence, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a brutal assault on Alseriha village in Sudan’s Gezira state, leaving at least 50 people dead and over 200 injured. The attack, which took place early Friday, saw RSF troops shelling the village and setting up artillery on elevated positions, targeting unarmed civilians. This assault is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have plagued Sudan since the outbreak of hostilities between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces in April 2023.
Eyewitnesses and local sources reported that RSF forces stormed Alseriha village in Al Kamlin locality at dawn, indiscriminately firing on residents. According to the Gezira Resistance Committee, a volunteer group in Wad Madani, the RSF took control of high ground to launch attacks on defenseless citizens, leaving numerous fatalities and critical injuries in their wake. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the attack, calling it a “retaliatory campaign” by the RSF, accusing them of targeting ethnic communities and describing the violence as bordering on genocide and ethnic cleansing AP News Updates.
A History of Ongoing Violence
This tragic incident follows a disturbing pattern of assaults across Sudan, particularly as the conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces intensifies. Since the war began in April, paramilitary forces have frequently targeted civilian populations. In July, for instance, RSF attacks claimed over 65 lives in Darfur, further displacing communities already suffering from food and medical shortages. In September, airstrikes in Khartoum targeted RSF positions, leading to substantial casualties and damage across the city, while also affecting nearby neighborhoods.
The continuous violence has pushed Sudan toward a humanitarian catastrophe. Reports from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project show that the Sudan conflict has led to over 24,850 deaths and displaced millions. Furthermore, the UN and humanitarian groups have expressed deep concern, noting that the violence, which includes ethnically targeted attacks, has severely impacted access to essential resources and services.
Calls for Urgent International Intervention
As the situation deteriorates, international organizations have urged a ceasefire and immediate aid intervention. The UN has labeled the ongoing crisis a “forgotten war” and called for greater global attention to Sudan’s plight. Sudan’s humanitarian needs have intensified, with over 14 million people displaced and nearly 8.5 million facing severe food insecurity. The latest RSF attack on Gezira highlights the urgent need for coordinated international efforts to protect civilians and facilitate peace negotiations.
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