Paramilitary Attacks Cause Damage to Civilian Infrastructure and Deaths Across Sudan

準軍事組織攻擊導致蘇丹各地平民基礎設施受損及人員死亡

Jun 19, 2026, 17:03
AfricaWorld

Introduction

Recent military actions by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have destroyed essential services and caused civilian deaths in North Kordofan and North Darfur.

快速支援部隊 (RSF) 最近的軍事行動摧毀了基本服務設施，並導致北科多法州與北達富爾州有平民死亡。

Main Body

In El-Obeid, North Kordofan, the RSF has systematically destroyed critical infrastructure. According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the use of artillery caused electricity stations, fuel depots, and water treatment plants to stop working. Consequently, the loss of power and water has forced emergency departments and dialysis centers to close. This situation threatens the healthcare of approximately one million residents and displaced people. The network emphasized that the destruction of these basic services is a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

在北科多法州的 El-Obeid，RSF 系統性地摧毀了關鍵基礎設施。根據蘇丹醫生網絡，砲擊導致發電站、燃料庫與水處理廠停止運作。因此，電力與水源的喪失迫使急診室與洗腎中心關閉。此情況威脅到約一百萬名居民與流離失所者的醫療保健。該網絡強調，摧毀這些基本服務是明顯違反國際人道法。

At the same time, the RSF has expanded its attacks into North Darfur. The rights organization Emergency Lawyers reported that drones were used to attack the Um Bayada market in Malha, causing severe fire damage to civilian property. Furthermore, an attack on a passenger vehicle at the Sabreen market in Um Baru resulted in nine confirmed civilian deaths. These events are part of a larger conflict that began in April 2023, which was caused by a failure to reach a political agreement on how to integrate paramilitary forces into the national army.

與此同時，RSF 將攻擊擴展至北達富爾州。權利組織「緊急律師」報告指出，無人機被用於攻擊 Malha 的 Um Bayada 市場，導致平民財產嚴重火災受損。此外，在 Um Baru 的 Sabreen 市場對一輛客車的攻擊，導致九名平民確認死亡。這些事件是 2023 年 4 月開始的一場更大規模衝突的一部分，起因是雙方未能就如何將準軍事力量整合至國家軍隊達成政治協議。

Conclusion

The current situation is marked by growing humanitarian instability and the continued targeting of civilian areas by the RSF.

目前的狀況是以人道主義不穩定程度增加，以及 RSF 持續針對平民地區為特徵。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Cause & Effect' Leap

At the A2 level, you probably use 'because' for everything. To reach B2, you need to show the relationship between events using more sophisticated connectors. This text is a goldmine for this.

🛠️ The Power Upgrade

Look at how the article connects a disaster to its result. Instead of saying "The power stopped because of the attack," the text uses these B2-level tools:

  1. Consequently →\rightarrow (Meaning: As a result)

    • A2: The power went out, so the hospital closed.
    • B2: The power went out; consequently, the hospital closed.

  2. Resulted in →\rightarrow (Meaning: Led to a specific outcome)

    • A2: The attack killed nine people.
    • B2: The attack resulted in nine deaths.

  3. Caused by →\rightarrow (The passive way to explain a reason)

    • A2: They didn't agree on a plan, and the war started.
    • B2: The conflict was caused by a failure to reach an agreement.

💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Chain' Logic

B2 speakers don't just list facts; they build a chain. Notice this sequence from the text: Artillery use →\rightarrow Infrastructure damage →\rightarrow Loss of power →\rightarrow Hospital closure →\rightarrow Threat to healthcare.

Try this mindset: Next time you write or speak, replace 'so' with 'consequently' and replace 'because of' with 'resulted from'. It immediately transforms your English from 'basic' to 'academic'.

Vocabulary Learning

infrastructure (n.)
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society.
Example:The government is investing in new infrastructure to improve transport across the city.
systematically (adv.)
Doing something according to a fixed plan or system, often in a thorough or methodical way.
Example:The company systematically reviewed every document to ensure there were no errors.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened.
Example:He failed to attend the required workshops; consequently, he did not receive the certificate.
violation (n.)
An action that breaks a law, agreement, or established rule.
Example:Parking in front of a fire hydrant is a clear violation of city traffic laws.
integrate (v.)
To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole or work together effectively.
Example:The new employee is trying to integrate into the existing team quickly.
instability (n.)
A state of being unstable; a lack of predictability or steadiness in a political or social situation.
Example:Economic instability often leads to high inflation and unemployment.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→