FILE PIC: Photo showing destruction in Sudan following the 100 days conflict. /AFP
FILE PIC: Photo showing destruction in Sudan following the 100 days conflict. /AFP
The Sudanese conflict marked its 100th day on Sunday amid a failure in mediation by both regional and international powers. The conflict pitting the national army against Rapid Support Forces has seen 3 million people uprooted including 700,000 who fled to neighboring countries.
Some 1,136 people have been killed in the war, according to the health ministry, though officials believe the number is higher.
Neither the army nor the RSF has been able to claim victory, with the RSF's domination on the ground in the capital Khartoum up against the army's air and artillery firepower.
Infrastructure and government in the capital have fallen apart while fighting has spread westwards, particularly to the fragile Darfur region, as well as to the south, where the rebel SPLM-N group has tried to gain territory.
Over the weekend, the RSF moved into villages in Gezira State directly south of Khartoum, where the army conducted air strikes against them, according to witnesses.
In Nyala, one of the country's largest cities and capital of South Darfur, clashes have continued since Thursday in residential areas, according to witnesses. At least 20 people have been killed, medical sources say. The United Nations says 5,000 families have been displaced. Key facilities have been looted, residents say.
(With input from Reuters)