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residents, faces ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary forces.Since August 11, over 50,000 residents fled Nyala
The UN reports frequent communication blackouts in the city due to unrest.In late August, another day saw 39 people dead in Nyala, a densely
populated city in Sudan.At Least 40 Dead in South Darfur Airstrikes
(Photo Internet reproduction)South DarfurThe struggle for Nyala continues in South Darfur, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the
Sudanese Armed Forces are vital players.The most intense fighting happened from April 15 to 20, 2023
During that period, hundreds died.A ceasefire brokered by civilians halted the violence on April 20.By August 2023, battles resumed
The RSF started an attack on the city after months of on-and-off fighting.South Darfur has been a hotspot for military and paramilitary
This ongoing strife is part of a larger, five-month war tearing through Sudan.The death toll keeps rising, sowing fear among residents
Many choose to flee, abandoning their homes and livelihoods.Communication networks often go down in Nyala
This leaves locals isolated, unable to reach the outside world.The blackouts also make it challenging for aid groups to coordinate relief
This contributes to an escalating humanitarian crisis.The death of 39 people in late August served as a grim marker
It was a brutal day that highlighted the volatility of the region.PreludeIn the early morning of April 15, 2023, Rapid Support Forces
initiated attacks on crucial sites in Khartoum.They seized Khartoum International Airport and engaged in street fights across the city and
military base.Social media users recorded Sudanese Air Force planes flying over Khartoum and targeting RSF positions.
