US Expresses Concern on increased Shelling and Civilians Casualties in Sudan 

Agencies – Sudan Events 

United States (US) issued a press statement on 18 October 2023 expressed concern on increased shelling and civilians casualties in Nyala and Omdurman .

The US Department spokesperson

Matthew Miller pointed out that the US is deeply concerned by the credible reports that the RSF has intensified its shelling around Nyala South Darfur and Karari in Omdurman.

The statement added that the US is aware of reports the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces ( SAF) are fighting within city of Nyala and that RSF may have encircled the city in preparation for an assault, potentially depriving civilians of the ability to flee to safety.

The US is also expressed concern by reports that RSF has shelled and blocked all access into Hasahisa IDP camp in central Darfur.

The US calls on the RSF to immediately cease shelling of civilian neighbourhoods and protect civilians in Nyala , Omdurman and throughout Sudan .

Added that the six months war has resulted in civilian deaths , the displacement of millions and immense suffering that will affect generations of Sudanese.Women and children are bearing the intolerable brunt of this conflict.

The US reiterates its call for the RSF and SAF to immediately stop fighting and return to talk’s toward a negotiated exit from this conflict.

The US reminds RSF and SAF of their commitments under the May 11Jeddah Declaration of principles to protect the Civilians of Sudan ,including by allocating unhindered humanitarian access, protecting civilians and their human rights , and upholding international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

The US statement concluded noting out it is time for this conflict and the suffering of the Sudanese people to end.