Sudanese Army Intercepts Drone Attacks Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Khartoum, Sudan – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) intercepted multiple drone attacks on key cities, including Khartoum, just hours after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a truce. The strikes threaten to derail the shaky peace process in Sudan, where months of war have displaced millions and triggered a humanitarian disaster.
Ceasefire Violations Heighten Tensions
The RSF, locked in a power struggle with Sudan’s military since April 2023, had accepted a 72-hour ceasefire brokered by the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and the African Union. However, the SAF reported shooting down armed drones over Khartoum and Omdurman late Tuesday, accusing the RSF of breaking the truce.
Brigadier General Nabil Abdallah, SAF spokesperson, stated: “These cowardly attacks prove the RSF’s disregard for peace. Our air defenses stopped the threats, but this aggression harms all efforts to end our people’s suffering.”
The RSF denied involvement, claiming the SAF staged the drone strikes to justify further attacks. “We remain committed to the truce, but the army spreads propaganda to avoid accountability,” an RSF spokesperson said.
Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Fighting Resumes
Sudan faces one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies, with over 9 million displaced and severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of rising cholera and malaria cases in packed refugee camps.
Aid groups demand urgent access to conflict zones, but both the SAF and RSF have obstructed relief efforts. The brief ceasefire had raised hopes for aid deliveries, but new violence threatens even these small gains.
Global Leaders Condemn Drone Strikes
The U.S., UN, and Saudi Arabia urged de-escalation, calling the attacks a breach of the ceasefire. The UN Security Council may hold an emergency meeting, while Saudi Arabia warned of sanctions if violations continue. The African Union demanded an independent probe.
Will Sudan’s Warring Sides Commit to Peace?
Experts doubt lasting peace is possible, given deep distrust between the SAF and RSF. Past ceasefires have collapsed repeatedly, and the latest strikes suggest neither side is ready to compromise.
“This conflict is now existential for both the army and RSF,” said Dr. Hala Abdelrahman, a Sudan analyst. “Without stronger global action, Sudan risks becoming a failed state.”
Millions of lives hang in the balance as diplomacy races against escalating violence.
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Byline: Riya Sharma, Senior Correspondent, NextMinuteNews
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