Darfur

Sudan: New Darfur Genocide Feared Amidst Mass Killings in El Fasher

Following the RSF’s seizure of el-Fasher, reports surfaced of horrific atrocities against civilians, including executions of the sick and injured at Al Saudi Hospital. Satellite imagery confirmed the presence of potential mass graves near hospitals, with sources estimating up to 2,000 deaths in just three days. The RSF has cut off satellite communication, hindering information flow, while those fleeing report widespread looting and targeted killings of those with military knowledge. The current violence is a continuation of the ongoing conflict, with the RSF seeking to control Darfur, a region rich in resources like gold.

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Darfur Hospital Massacre: Hundreds Dead, Doctors Abducted Amid Apathy and Global Silence

The last functioning hospital in El-Fasher, Sudan, was the site of a massacre following the city’s capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports indicate that over 460 patients and their companions were killed, and six health workers were abducted on October 28th. Videos allegedly filmed by RSF fighters show ransacked wards and bodies, with the leader of the RSF vowing to investigate the allegations. The UN and Doctors Without Borders are reporting extremely alarming levels of malnutrition among those fleeing the city, with the crisis raising concerns of ethnically targeted violence and a potential famine-like situation, evoking the horrors of the Darfur genocide.

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Mass Killings in Sudan: Paramilitary Group’s Siege of El Fasher Fuels Humanitarian Crisis

Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) seizure of El Fasher, reports of ethnic-based atrocities have emerged, including video evidence suggesting summary executions of civilians. Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab has found evidence of mass killings, describing a systematic “ethnic cleansing” of non-Arab communities. The UN Human Rights Office is receiving alarming reports of summary executions, potentially with ethnic motivations, while thousands have already been displaced. With communications cut off, and humanitarian aid lacking, the situation in El Fasher is dire, raising fears of a repeat of past RSF massacres in Darfur.

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Sudanese MiG-29 Downs Emirati Plane Over Darfur: 40+ Mercenaries Killed in Apparent Escalation

Sudanese MiG-29 Shoots Down Emirati Transport Over Darfur With 40+ Colombian Mercenaries Onboard. Alright, let’s unpack this incredibly complex and unfortunately common situation. The core of the matter is a Sudanese MiG-29 fighter jet taking down an Emirati transport aircraft over the Darfur region. What makes this immediately noteworthy is the reported presence of over forty Colombian mercenaries on board.

Sudanese MiG-29 Shoots Down Emirati Transport Over Darfur With 40+ Colombian Mercenaries Onboard. The immediate reaction, depending on your perspective, likely ranges from grim acceptance to outright relief. The scenario is undeniably fraught with geopolitical implications, hinting at a proxy war playing out in the heart of Africa, with various external actors vying for influence and resources.… Continue reading

Sudan Refugee Camp Attack: Over 1,500 Civilians Feared Dead Amid Global Silence

A recent investigation suggests over 1,500 civilians were massacred during a three-day attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on North Darfur’s Zamzam displacement camp in April, potentially making it the second-largest war crime in the ongoing conflict. This assault, characterized by mass executions and abductions, resulted in hundreds of civilians still unaccounted for, with some experts estimating the death toll could reach 2,000. The magnitude of the violence, which targeted one of the most vulnerable populations, included widespread looting, sexual violence, and the abduction of numerous women. The attack on Zamzam has received little global attention despite the evidence of atrocities.

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Sudan War: Darfur Camp Deaths Highlight Food Shortages, Lack of Global Attention

Medics have reported that thirteen children died last month in a displacement camp in East Darfur, Sudan, due to severe food shortages. The Sudan Doctors Network described the “deteriorating humanitarian conditions” and widespread malnutrition at the Lagawa camp, which is home to at least 7,000 people and has been subjected to attacks. This hunger crisis is a result of the ongoing civil war, which has crippled humanitarian networks and caused a collapse of the economy and social services. In addition to the famine, aid groups have warned of a cholera outbreak in Darfur, further worsening the humanitarian crisis.

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Darfur’s Crisis: The ICC Warns, Intervention Seems Unlikely

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a grave warning regarding the dire situation in Sudan’s Darfur region, where civilians are experiencing widespread atrocities. Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan reported that the suffering has reached an “intolerable state” due to famine, violence, and forced displacement. The ICC has gathered evidence pointing to potential war crimes and crimes against humanity, including rape, abductions, and deliberate starvation. The international community is urged to address the humanitarian catastrophe, as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate communities.

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Children ‘piled up and shot’: new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur.

Children ‘piled up and shot’: new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur.

The harrowing accounts coming out of Darfur are beyond comprehension. As I read about the 17-year-old boy describing how 12 innocent children and five adults were brutally killed, my heart breaks. The sheer brutality of two RSF forces snatching children from their parents, shooting the parents, and then, unbelievably, piling up the children and shooting them is a level of evil that is unfathomable. The fact that their bodies were thrown into the river like discarded trash is sickening.

It’s devastating to think about the terror those children and their parents must have felt in their final moments.… Continue reading

Children ‘piled up and shot’: new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur

Children ‘piled up and shot’: new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur. As I read these harrowing details of innocent children being massacred by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur, my heart feels heavy with grief and rage. It is sickening to think that such atrocities are still happening in our world today, where children are not given a chance to live, to grow, and to thrive. The fact that these heinous acts are part of a larger campaign of ethnic cleansing against the non-Arab Masalit tribe in West Darfur is utterly despicable.

The brutality and cruelty displayed by the RSF, under the leadership of commanders like Abdel Rahman Joma’a Barakallah and Mohamed “Hemedti” Hamdan Dagalo, highlight the depths of evil that exist in the world.… Continue reading

UN warns 800,000 people in Sudan city in ‘extreme, immediate danger’

Some 800,000 people in a Sudanese city are currently facing extreme and immediate danger according to a recent warning from top U.N. officials. The situation in Sudan has been escalating rapidly, with violence advancing and the threat of bloody intercommunal strife looming over Darfur. This dire warning highlights the urgent need for international intervention and assistance to prevent a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which erupted a year ago between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has already resulted in the world’s largest displacement crisis. The repercussions of this violence are severe, with millions of people in desperate need of aid and assistance.… Continue reading