At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group
Summary
At least five people, including a child, were killed in an attack on residential areas in South Kordofan, Sudan, by the rebel group SPLM-N. The attack worsened an already serious humanitarian crisis and followed other recent deadly attacks on minority communities in the region.Key Facts
- The attack happened in the town of Dilling in South Kordofan province.
- The Sudan Doctors Network says the SPLM-N used artillery against civilians.
- At least five people, including a child, died and several were injured.
- Earlier attacks by SPLM-N killed over 21 people from the Otoro tribe, a minority group.
- The SPLM-N is a breakaway group from South Sudan’s ruling party and is allied with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Fighting is linked to ethnic tensions and land disputes amid a larger civil war between Sudan's army and RSF.
- A ceasefire was proposed by RSF but rejected by SPLM-N leader Abdel Aziz al-Hilu.
- The United Nations warns that foreign involvement and external military supplies are worsening the conflict.
- Since fighting began in April 2023, tens of thousands have died, 13 million people are displaced, and many face famine.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
