In a harrowing escalation of violence in Southern Sudan, paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces, have reportedly killed over 100 civilians in a recent attack on the city of Nahud. This act is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region, with the U.N. human rights chief noting that civilian casualties may be much higher than reported. The attack included the killing of 21 children and 15 women, in addition to widespread looting of medical supplies and facilities, painting a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis amid the civil conflict.
The paramilitary fighters have been accused of carrying out a large-scale massacre in Nahud, with the Sudan Doctors Network reporting over 100 civilians killed, including 21 children.
In just three weeks, at least 542 civilians have died in the region amid ongoing conflict, pointing to the escalating humanitarian crisis that has gripped Southern Sudan.
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