### Sudanese Army Airstrikes in Khartoum Claim 23 Lives and Injure Over 40

In a tragic escalation of violence, Sudanese army airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 23 individuals and left more than 40 others injured in southern Khartoum. Saturday's strikes targeted a key camp held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and also struck the central market and a nearby residential area, causing casualties among traders, shoppers, and local residents.

The RSF, which has seized significant control over Khartoum, has been engaged in a fierce 18-month civil war against the military. This prolonged conflict has reportedly claimed up to 150,000 lives and displaced roughly a fifth of Sudan's population, according to United Nations estimates.

The wave of airstrikes has overwhelmed local hospitals, which are now struggling to treat the influx of wounded individuals. A spokesperson from the Nobel Prize-nominated organization, Emergency Response Rooms, confirmed the dire situation, highlighting that medical facilities are under severe strain.

Since Friday, intense combat has surged around Khartoum, especially in areas largely dominated by the RSF. The military has raised the intensity of airstrikes targeting both the center and southern belt of the city. Witnesses report that the army is making a concerted push towards Khartoum from Omdurman, where violent clashes erupted on Saturday.

Adding another layer of complexity, earlier this week, the Sudanese government presented new evidence to the UN Security Council claiming that the United Arab Emirates is arming and supporting the RSF. The government has called for international actions against the Gulf state, which has consistently denied these allegations.

Both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces have faced accusations of committing atrocities during this conflict. Last month, the United Nations issued a stark warning that ongoing hostilities have created a humanitarian crisis, causing massive displacement and triggering the world's fastest-growing displacement crisis. The UN also described Sudan as experiencing "the world's largest hunger crisis," underscoring the severe and widespread impact of the conflict on civilians.