300 Victims in Rapid Support Forces Attacks on El Fasher City
Repeated attacks on displaced persons camps in Darfur reveal an escalating humanitarian crisis affecting civilians, medical staff, and aid workers indiscriminately amid the absence of effective intern
April 13, 2025, 10:45 pm

300 Victims in Rapid Support Forces Attacks on El Fasher City

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The Rapid Support Forces resumed artillery shelling on Zamzam camp for displaced persons in El Fasher city in North Darfur state yesterday, Saturday, amid a serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region.

The "Resistance Committees" in El Fasher reported that the shelling left more than 300 casualties, between dead and wounded, indicating that all hospitals have stopped working after medical staff and volunteers were killed. The committees also confirmed the targeting of water sources and the depletion of food supplies from the area.

In a statement to Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath channels, the Director General of the Ministry of Health in North Darfur clarified that the Rapid Support Forces' artillery continues to shell El Fasher, describing the humanitarian situation as tragic, but indicated that "El Fasher hospitals are still receiving the dead and wounded."

As a result of the ongoing attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps and El Fasher city, dozens of Sudanese civilians, including children and aid workers, have been displaced to Tawila city in North Darfur, according to United Nations reports.

The U.S. State Department expressed "deep concern" over reports of Rapid Support Forces attacks on the camps and El Fasher city, condemning the killing of aid workers in Zamzam camp, and emphasizing the need for conflict parties in Sudan to fulfill their humanitarian obligations.

Washington called for the protection of civilians in Sudan, the opening of humanitarian corridors to facilitate aid access, and ensuring safe passage for civilians fleeing conflict areas.

The U.S. Embassy in Sudan revealed through its account on the "X" platform that it is conducting consultations with Sudanese emergency rooms, explaining that these discussions aim to assess the extent of the humanitarian response to the ongoing crisis.

In a related context, the World Health Organization announced that 335 health facilities in Sudan have been affected due to the freezing of USAID activities, which exacerbates the health challenges facing the population in conflict areas.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).

Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.