In Khartoum, Sudan, violent conflicts between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have disrupted traditional burial practices, leaving corpses unburied in the streets. The health minister reported 3,000 deaths in June, but the actual number is likely higher. Civilians are often caught in crossfire or die from lack of access to medicine. The RSF has commandeered civilian homes, and the army has bombed residential areas, causing over 2.15 million people to flee. The Sudanese Red Crescent has been collecting and burying bodies during lulls in fighting, but many areas remain inaccessible. With the rainy season approaching, there are concerns about further deaths and water contamination.

In Khartoum, Sudan, violent street battles between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have disrupted traditional funeral practices, leaving corpses unburied in the streets. The conflict, which has killed over 3,000 people according to the health minister, has turned the city into a battlefield, with residents unable to access basic medicine or food. The RSF has been accused of commandeering civilian homes and preventing burials, although their spokesperson denies orders to stop civilian burials. Sudan’s Red Crescent has been collecting and burying bodies during lulls in fighting, but many areas remain inaccessible. The situation is exacerbated by power outages, internet blackouts, and the rainy season, which raises concerns about water contamination from decomposing bodies.

In Khartoum, Sudan, violent street battles between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have disrupted traditional burial practices, leaving corpses unburied. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and has forced over 2.15 million people to flee. The RSF has been accused of commandeering civilian homes and causing disruptions, while the army has bombed residential areas. Despite the chaos, organizations like Sudan’s Red Crescent have managed to collect and bury some bodies. The situation is exacerbated by power outages, internet blackouts, and the approaching rainy season, raising concerns about water contamination and further casualties.

In Khartoum, Sudan, violent street battles between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have disrupted traditional burial practices, leaving corpses unburied. The conflict, which has killed over 3,000 people according to June reports, has turned the city into a battlefield, with residents unable to access basic medicine or food. The RSF is accused of commandeering civilian homes and preventing burials, although their spokesperson denies orders to stop civilian burials. The Sudanese Red Crescent has been collecting and burying bodies during lulls in fighting, but many areas remain inaccessible. International organizations express concern over the potential health risks posed by rotting corpses, especially with the rainy season approaching.

In Khartoum, Sudan, violent street battles between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have disrupted traditional burial practices, leaving corpses unburied in the streets. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths, with many civilians caught in crossfire or unable to access basic necessities. The RSF is accused of commandeering civilian homes and causing disruptions, including preventing burials. Despite this, some acts of kindness from RSF fighters have been reported. The Sudanese Red Crescent has been collecting and burying bodies during lulls in fighting, but many areas remain inaccessible. The situation is exacerbated by the rainy season, raising concerns about water contamination and further deaths.