In brief
An airstrike by the Sudanese military in Darfur has left at least 54 dead and many more injured, intensifying scrutiny on the brutal civil war escalated in recent months.
In a devastating attack on Monday, Sudan's military bombed a bustling market in Toura, a town in Northern Darfur. Local monitoring organizations reported that at least 54 people were killed and dozens injured, describing the event as a probable war crime. This violent episode serves as a harsh reminder of the consequences of the country's civil war, which has now entered its second year.Human rights group Darfur Victims Support shared footage, revealing the devastation: charred bodies, ruined structures, and scorched earth in the aftermath of the attack. The airstrike occurred as Sudan’s military forcefully expanded its control in the capital Khartoum, where they recently captured the presidential palace, intensifying their fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.The scope of the tragedy in Darfur remains unclear. Different sources reported varying casualty figures, with one advocacy group estimating over 200 fatalities, while eyewitnesses provided names for a list that counted 54 deceased individuals. Satellite imagery confirmed that around 10,000 square meters of land were subjected to fire as a consequence of the strike.As the situation continues to unfold, the humanitarian crisis deepens, raising urgent calls for accountability and international intervention in the face of escalating violence in Sudan.
