In the midst of the escalating war between the Sudan Army (SA) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a hacker collective known as Anonymous Sudan has emerged with a new twist to the conflict. The group has claimed responsibility for launching a cyber attack on the official website of the Rapid Support Forces, a move that seems to demonstrate an alliance with the Sudan Army.
The announcement of the attack was made on Anonymous Sudan’s Telegram channel, where they claimed to have successfully taken down the Rapid Support Forces’ website. The motive behind this cyber attack has not been disclosed in the messages posted by the hacker collective. However, the timing of the attack, coming just after the SA-RSF clash intensified, suggests a connection between the two events.
To gain further insights into the involvement of this threat actor in the conflict, The Cyber Express, a news source dedicated to covering cyber-related topics, reached out to the Rapid Support Forces for a response. However, no official response has been received from the paramilitary group.
The situation on the ground in Sudan has escalated, with intense fighting between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital city of Khartoum. Al Jazeera’s correspondent, Hiba Morgan, reported from Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, providing a detailed account of the ongoing clashes. Air strikes were carried out in various areas of Khartoum, and heavy artillery was deployed in the eastern part of the city. The Rapid Support Forces also claimed to have downed a Sudanese army fighter jet in one of the cities comprising Greater Khartoum.
The conflict, which began on April 15, has seen an increase in clashes in recent days. Reports indicate that nearly 3,000 people have been killed since the start of the conflict. The dispute for control between RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo and Sudan’s de facto leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has led to intense battles at key government locations. Additionally, a faction of the militant Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu has joined the conflict, launching attacks on army positions in the southern part of the country.
The impact of the conflict on the civilian population has been devastating. The International Organization for Migration reports that 2.2 million people have been internally displaced within Sudan, while approximately 645,000 individuals have sought refuge in neighboring countries. The United Nations states that a record-breaking 25 million people in Sudan are in urgent need of humanitarian aid and protection.
Anonymous Sudan, the hacktivist group responsible for the cyber attack on the Rapid Support Forces’ website, is known for engaging in cyber activities to promote social and political causes. They often target entities perceived as oppressive or engaging in human rights violations.
It is important to note that the information provided in this report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The Cyber Express, the source of this report, assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.
In conclusion, the ongoing war between the Sudan Army and the Rapid Support Forces has taken a new turn with the cyber attack carried out by Anonymous Sudan. This attack, combined with the escalating violence on the ground, further exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties and a large population in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The involvement of hacktivist groups like Anonymous Sudan adds another layer of complexity to an already complex situation.