...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...Tribune] At least five people were killed and several others maimed when a mosque in Omdurman was hit by shelling on Sunday night, with Sudan’s army blaming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack.
The shelling occurred during evening prayers at a mosque in the northern rural area of Omdurman, the Khartoum state media office said. "Five non-combatants were killed, and others were maimed," the statement said, adding that children were among the maimed.
The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks on civilian areas attributed to the RSF, which has been battling the Sudanese army since April.
Heavy fighting
In El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, residents said festivities between the army and the RSF intensified overnight, with artillery fire hitting civilian neighbourhoods. Witnesses also reported
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s by army warplanes targeting RSF positions.
Atbara Airport recently underwent renovations and expansion, including upgrades to its runway and passenger terminals, to prepare for domestic and international flights.
The fighting in El Fasher has escalated in recent weeks as the RSF seeks to gain control of the city, a key government stronghold.
The conflict in Sudan has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and facing acute shortages of food and essential supplies.