In an era where every moment can be captured and shared, a video from Khartoum Airport has ignited discussions far beyond Sudan’s borders. The footage, disseminated on the “X” platform, depicts members of the contentious Rapid Support Forces attempting to operate an airplane. As one member takes the pilot’s seat, his unsuccessful efforts to start the engine become a symbolic representation of the broader turmoil engulfing the nation.

شر البلية ما يضحك. الميليشيا الجهلولة المخبولة، أفرادها في مطار الخرطوم يحاولون تشغيل طائرة ركاب ولا يعرف لميليشياوي الذكي من أين "يجغمها" أي يدير محركها.. pic.twitter.com/G8r6wX7dkr

— أحمد القرشي إدريس (@ahmadhgurashi) August 31, 2023

Khartoum International Airport, a strategic location, has been under the control of the Rapid Support Forces since mid-April. Recent aerial imagery paints a grim picture of the airport’s state, bearing scars from the ongoing strife. The tension escalated further with a massive explosion, attributed to a fuel depot fire, sending shockwaves across the region.

As the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces intensifies, the human toll is mounting. Conservative estimates suggest thousands of casualties, with the real numbers potentially being much higher. Amidst the chaos, millions have been displaced, underscoring the profound human impact of this conflict.