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Major Updates: Power struggle in Sudan enters third week, death toll tops 500

    A deadly conflict has been raging in Sudan since April 15, with no effective end in view. At least 512 people have been killed and almost 4,200 injured to different severities. Scores of people are still trapped in their houses amid no electricity and depleting supplies of food and water. A number of countries are constantly monitoring the situation there, while calling on all parties involved to get back on the political track. If you have been looking for the latest updates on the crisis, this post is appropriate for you.  Read on for the updates. 1.        Despite the announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire extension on Friday, there is still no break in the fighting. The Sudanese army and its rival, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accuse each other of violating the extended truce. 2.        According to the US Embassy in Khartoum, the Department of State has urged American citizens to avoid areas near the Wadi ...

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are a paramilitary group in Sudan,

 However, their activities have expanded to include involvement in conflicts throughout the country, including the Darfur conflict and ongoing fighting against the Sudanese Army. Despite their stated purpose of maintaining security in the country, the RSF has been accused of numerous human rights abuses. These include the use of child soldiers, committing war crimes against civilians, and engaging in torture and extrajudicial killings. The RSF has also been criticized for their lack of accountability and transparency, with little oversight of their actions. The RSF has become a powerful and influential force in Sudan, with close ties to the country's ruling party. However, their actions have been met with widespread condemnation from international human rights organizations. Many have called for the disbandment of the RSF, citing their numerous human rights violations and lack of accountability. In addition to their involvement in conflicts, the RSF has also been accused of involve...