Shelling in Omdurman Market Leave Death Toll Rising

Mon Oct 27 2025 23:53:26 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Devastating attack claims over 100 lives, predominantly women and children, amid ongoing civil unrest in Sudan.

The recent shelling at a bustling market in Omdurman has resulted in a tragic spike in casualties, as reported by medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF). More than 100 people were either killed or injured during the attack, which MSF and local authorities attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF has denied responsibility for the incident, which has fueled ongoing civil conflict in the region.

As fighting between the RSF and Sudan’s army continues, this incident has been marked as one of the most tragic, with a majority of victims being women and children. This latest annual statistic contributes to the high death toll estimated to be in the tens of thousands over the last 22 months. Witnesses shared disturbing accounts of artillery destroy the market scene, leading to an overwhelming influx of injured individuals at nearby healthcare facilities. The Sudanese Doctors' Union has made urgent calls for medical support amid a significant staffing shortage, indicating that the impact of war has hindered effective healthcare services for residents in the area.

Casualties from recent violence underscore a humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where civilian lives remain severely at risk. Both conflicting parties continue to be criticized for alleged targeting of non-combatants, further exacerbating an already dire situation.