Port Sudan: For the third day in a row, Port Sudan, once considered a rare safe zone in Sudan’s civil war, has been rocked by drone attacks blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The city, plunged into darkness by the latest attack, has become the de facto capital amid two years of brutal fighting between the RSF and the army. The conflict has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. On Tuesday, Sudan’s military-backed government cut ties with the UAE, which it accuses of supplying arms to the RSF, but both sides have been accused of atrocities throughout the war.

According to France24.com, the drone strikes have raised alarm among the residents who have been living in fear of escalating violence. The city, which has become a haven for those fleeing other conflict zones, now finds itself at the center of military aggression. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as the strikes disrupt essential services and supply lines, leaving many without electricity and basic necessities.

The severing of diplomatic ties with the UAE marks a significant shift in Sudan’s foreign policy, as the government takes a firm stance against what it perceives as external interference in its internal conflict. The RSF, however, remains defiant, continuing its operations in the region despite international condemnation. The ongoing hostilities have further strained the already fragile peace efforts in the region, complicating prospects for a resolution to the crisis.