Fighting persists in Khartoum as Sudan’s army engages with the country’s rapid response forces. Observers report ongoing exchanges of artillery and air activity over the capital, with both sides seeking to assert control over key districts. Reports from Al Jazeera describe the military sweeping actions through the northern reaches of Khartoum, while other outlets indicate heavy fighting in Omdurman and near the international airport area. The clash between the national forces and the security units has created a volatile security environment that complicates life for residents and disrupts daily routines across the city. (Al Jazeera)
Hospitals and medical facilities across Khartoum are strained or halted by the violence. Morgues are overwhelmed, and power outages compound the risks to people who rely on essential care. Medical professionals on the ground describe the situation as grave, noting that people with chronic illnesses, including cancer patients, face heightened vulnerability due to disrupted treatments and scarce resources. The disruption extends beyond immediate injuries, affecting ongoing health needs and long-term care plans for many residents. (Al Jazeera)
Since the conflict began on mid-April, there have been multiple attempts to establish humanitarian pauses, yet each ceasefire has been violated. Current fighting persists even as a 72-hour pause is proposed in the effort to create space for aid deliveries and civilian protection. The recurrence of fighting during proposed truces underscores the fragile nature of any temporary calm and the difficulty of implementing access for humanitarian aid. (UN testimony and ongoing reports)
At the international level, UN briefings have warned that the country faces a mounting humanitarian crisis. The figures cited suggest that by the current year, Sudan may need substantial assistance to address urgent needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and safe passage for civilians. Projections indicate that unresolved hostilities could drive a significant departure of people from their homes, with potential refugee flows affecting neighboring areas and countries in the region. These assessments emphasize the critical importance of rapid funding and coordinated relief operations to prevent a total breakdown of essential services and to protect civilians caught in the crossfire. (UN declarations and related statements)