Airstrikes by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have claimed the lives of dozens of civilians in Nyala, South Darfur, and other regions, drawing sharp condemnation and calls for urgent international intervention.
On Thursday, Nyala residents laid to rest victims of the overnight bombardment, including an entire family of five, as violence continues to escalate across the war-torn country.
Rights groups report that incendiary bombs used in the attacks have caused devastating casualties, with some victims burned alive inside their homes.
The strikes, which have targeted residential neighborhoods in Darfur, Blue Nile State, and Bahri in recent days, have left entire communities devastated.
The Darfur Victims Advocacy Group has urged the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone and an arms embargo on warring factions to prevent further civilian casualties.
Sudan’s National Umma Party condemned the military’s aerial bombardment, accusing the SAF of implementing a scorched-earth policy. In a statement shared on social media, the party described the attacks as “genocidal” and highlighted the total annihilation of families in Bahri’s Shambat neighborhood.
“The ongoing airstrikes in Nyala since Thursday evening have killed dozens, including an entire family, and injured scores, mostly women and children,” the party said.
Reports indicate that similar bombardments over the past week have targeted areas in North Darfur, Blue Nile, and Northern Kordofan, with many victims being women, children, and the elderly. The Umma Party warned that these actions amount to war crimes and demanded accountability for those responsible.
The party also criticized the SAF for failing to uphold their commitment to protect civilians, calling for an immediate halt to airstrikes and artillery shelling in residential areas. It urged the establishment of safe zones and humanitarian corridors to ensure the safety of those caught in the crossfire.
As violence escalates in Sudan’s protracted conflict, pressure is mounting on the international community to take decisive action to prevent further atrocities against civilians.
