At least 54 killed as paramilitary group attacks open market in Sudan

Khalid al-Aleisir, minister of culture and government spokesperson, condemned the attack, saying that the casualties included many women and children

Sudan flag on soldiers arm
Saturday's attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sabrein Market also wounded at least 158 others. | Representative Image
AP Cairo
1 min read Last Updated : Feb 01 2025 | 9:01 PM IST

Sudan's health authorities say a notorious paramilitary group fighting against the country's military has attacked an open market in the city of Omdurman, killing 54 people.

Saturday's attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sabrein Market also wounded at least 158 others, the Health Ministry said in a statement.

There was no immediate comment from the RSF.

Khalid al-Aleisir, minister of culture and government spokesperson, condemned the attack, saying that the casualties included many women and children. He also said the attack caused widespread destruction to private and public properties".

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First Published: Feb 01 2025 | 9:01 PM IST

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