Khartoum Airstrike Amplifies Humanitarian and Geopolitical Crisis

Global Strategic Communications - On October 12, 2024, a Sudanese military airstrike on a crowded marketplace in Khartoum killed 23 civilians and injured more than 40 others. This attack is part of a wider offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing conflict between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s military and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (Hemetti). Since April 2023, the war has ravaged Sudan, displacing millions and triggering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

This latest assault deepens the already dire situation for civilians, with markets and essential infrastructure targeted in urban warfare. Beyond the immediate humanitarian toll, the conflict has destabilized neighboring countries, sent refugee flows across borders, and attracted international actors with vested interests. Egypt, the UAE, and Russia have all aligned with factions in Sudan, each seeking to secure their own strategic interests—whether access to Sudan’s gold or control over the Red Sea.
As the fighting intensifies, the stakes are rising, not just for Sudan but for the entire Horn of Africa. The world is watching, but international efforts for peace remain fragmented. Without coordinated intervention, the conflict threatens to spill over, shaking the region’s already fragile stability.
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