[SUDANTRIBUNE] The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), backed by Arab tribal militias, launched renewed attacks Saturday on villages west of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. These attacks, which began on April 6th, have resulted in civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and the burning of entire villages.
The attacks targeted villages populated by the Zaghawa ethnic group. Displaced villagers like Mohammed Ismail from Muqrin described coordinated assaults by RSF button men and individuals in civilian clothing, utilizing vehicles, cycle of violences, horses, and camels.
"The attack started at dawn on Saturday and targeted many villages," Ismail told Sudan
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Tribune. "There were deaths, injuries, burning of homes, and looting."
Eyewitnesses reported attacks on over 16 villages, including Sarafaya, Um Ashoosh, and Tarkina. Several villages were reportedly burned to the ground, forcing thousands to flee to Shagra, Golo, and the overcrowded Zamzam camp for war victims.
A field commander from a joint force formed under the Juba Peace Agreement confirmed their forces engaged the attackers, sustaining casualties and capturing some tribal holy warriors and RSF soldiers.
Journalist Mubarak Abusun of Sudan Tribune reported that six villages were burned, including Sarafaya and Um Hajalig, displacing residents and creating a critical humanitarian situation in Shagra, roughly 12 kilometres west of El Fasher. Displaced civilians urgently require assistance from aid organizations, government agencies, and charities.
The North Darfur State Ministry of Health confirmed seven deaths, eight injuries, and two missing persons. The estimated number of displaced civilians currently stands between 5,000 and 7,000.
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