ASSESSMENTS

What to Watch for as Violence in Sudan Escalates

Apr 21, 2023 | 19:17 GMT

Black smoke covers the sky above Khartoum, Sudan, on April 19, 2023, amid ongoing clashes between rival armed forces in the capital city.

Black smoke covers the sky above Khartoum, Sudan, on April 19, 2023, amid ongoing clashes between rival armed forces in the capital city.

(ABDELMONEIM SAYED/AFP via Getty Images)

Intense combat in Sudan's major cities will likely persist, although temporary pauses in fighting over the coming days could allow for the evacuation of foreign nationals. As Sudan enters day seven of clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the situation in Khartoum, Omdurman and other cities across the country remains fluid and rapidly evolving. As of April 21, the fighting has so far killed over 400 people and injured 3,551. While some reports indicate that the SAF has taken back control of the airports in the capital of Khartoum and the northern town of Merowe, artillery fire and airstrikes persist and continue to obscure a clear picture of what's happening on the ground and which side has the upper hand. While there are no indications that the government or the RSF are intentionally disrupting the internet or telecommunications, the degradation of these...

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