Sudanese Actress Asia Abdelmajid Killed in Crossfire Amid Ongoing Clashes in Khartoum

(MENAFN) The Sudanese capital Khartoum was struck by tragedy on Wednesday when popular actress Asia Abdelmajid was reported killed in a crossfire during clashes in the suburb of Bahri. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, as fighting between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces continues. The RSF forces have reportedly stationed themselves in residential areas across the city, carrying out ground attacks, while the Sudanese army, with access to jet fighters, often attacks from the sky. The RSF claimed on Wednesday that the Sudanese army had deployed the police's special forces unit, but they successfully resisted the attack.

Abdelmajid's family announced her death on Wednesday, and due to the dangerous circumstances, they were forced to bury her in the nearby kindergarten where she had been working. The actress, who turned 80 last year, was famous for her theater performances and first came to prominence in the 1965 production of the play "Pamseeka." The widow of Sudan's acclaimed poet Mohamed Moftah Al-Faitory, she was regarded as a pioneer of the stage and became the country's first professional stage actress before retiring to become a teacher.

"Pamseeka" was put on at the national theater in Omdurman to mark the anniversary of Sudan's first revolution. Despite a ceasefire agreement, fighting continues to rage in many parts of Khartoum. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported on Thursday that the country is close to collapse, with water and electricity infrastructure severely damaged and the health sector hard hit. The ongoing conflict has led to a dire humanitarian situation, with millions of Sudanese people displaced and in need of assistance.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the warring factions to stop the fighting immediately, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The situation in Sudan is highly unstable, and the death of Asia Abdelmajid is a tragic reminder of the ongoing violence and its toll on innocent civilians. The international community must continue to support efforts to bring about a lasting peace in Sudan and address the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people.

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