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Africa Horn
Accidental airstrike in El Fasher kills five Sudanese soldiers
2024-09-16
[SUDANTRIBUNE] A Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
ese army warplane accidentally bombed a site within its own Sixth Infantry Division headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, on Saturday, killing five soldiers and wounding nine, a military statement said.
"OOPS! Our bad"
The incident occurred as the air force was responding to attempts by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to infiltrate the city, the statement from division commanders in El Fasher said.

A military spokesperson told Sudan Tribune that ''high interference'' caused the accidental strike.

The spokesperson denied reports that the strike targeted weapons depots or that forces belonging to the Sudan Liberation Movement were present at the site.

The army has been battling the RSF in a conflict that erupted in April 2024 and has killed thousands and displaced millions.

In recent days, the air force has conducted intensive Arclight airstrike
...KABOOM!...
s targeting RSF positions in El Fasher and other parts of North Darfur.

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Africa Horn
Heavy fighting engulfs North Darfur capital
2024-08-02
[SUDANTRIBUNE] Intense fighting erupted in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on Wednesday, as the Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
ese army and its allied armed movements clashed with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Eyewitnesses told Sudan Tribune the festivities were among the most violent mostly peaceful in El Fasher since the conflict began in May. The battles involved heavy artillery, drones, and Arclight airstrike
...KABOOM!...
s.

The army launched airstrikes targeting RSF positions, attempting to destroy heavy weaponry used to attack central El Fasher and key locations.

The RSF responded with anti-aircraft fire and renewed artillery shelling. Local authorities reported over 60 deaths and nearly 100 injuries from RSF shelling in recent days.

Both sides also deployed drones in El Fasher, further escalating the violence. Heavy weapons festivities continued throughout Wednesday in the southern and eastern parts of the city.

The intensified fighting has triggered a mass displacement of civilians and internally displaced persons (IDPs) towards areas controlled by the Sudan Liberation Movement in Tawila and Jebel Marra.
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Africa Horn
El Fasher conflict death toll exceeds 470, health ministry official reveals
2024-07-24
[SUDANTRIBUNE] Violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, has caused more than 5,000 casualties, including 750 deaths, since the fighting resumed last May, according to a state health ministry official.

An early agreement between the Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
ese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to avoid festivities in El Fasher collapsed after nearly a year, leading to the RSF’s siege of the city on May 10th and subsequent violent mostly peaceful festivities.

Ibrahim Khater, Director General of the Ministry of Health in North Darfur, told Sudan Tribune that the corpse count from the conflict has reached 750, with an additional 4,700 individuals injured. Khater highlighted the dire challenges facing the healthcare system, particularly the severe shortage of medical personnel, as many doctors have fled the region due to the persistent violence.

The United Nations
...an organization which on balance has done more bad than good, with the good not done well and the bad done thoroughly...
 has reported that the fighting, which erupted on May 10th, has displaced hundreds of thousands of people from El Fasher, with many seeking refuge in the Jebel Marra areas controlled by the Sudan Liberation Movement.

Khater emphasized the urgent need for over 200 doctors across various specialities to staff the remaining operational hospitals in North Darfur. He noted that most of the remaining medical staff in El Fasher have chosen to remain in their homes or have relocated to other areas within the state in search of safety.

The official also revealed a critical shortage of essential medicines, including malaria treatments and medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. The Ministry of Health has been procuring medicines from local markets, company warehouses, and through imports to address these shortages.

Related:
El Fasher: 2024-07-18 El Fasher faces famine as 800,000 trapped in the worn-torn North Darfur , WHO warns
El Fasher: 2024-07-13 Good Morning
El Fasher: 2024-07-13 Artillery and air strikes in El Fasher as residents flee westward
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Africa Horn
Sudanese army retakes A-Dinder from RSF
2024-07-05
[SUDANTRIBUNE] The Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
ese army and its allied armed movements announced on Thursday the recapture of A-Dinder, a city in Sennar State, southeast Sudan, five days after it fell under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The RSF had seized the town, located on the border between Sennar and Gedaref states in eastern Sudan, and engaged in widespread violations, including looting money, agricultural crops, gold jewellery, mobile phones, and cars, as part of a larger campaign impacting multiple villages.

Video clips released by sources affiliated with the army and the joint force revealed the destruction inflicted by the RSF on civilian property, including cars, houses, and shops. Other footage showed combat vehicles and cycle of violences belonging to the RSF, which were destroyed by the joint army and allied forces following intense battles in different neighbourhoods.

A statement from the joint force declared that they had "liberated A-Dinder and pursued the Janjaweed militia to the entrance of Sinjah," a nearby town. They also recovered looted property and urged citizens to return home, promising protection.

The joint force, composed of the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minawi, the Justice and Equality Movement led by Gibril Ibrahim, and a faction of the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces, has a strong presence in al-Faw of Gedaref State.

Strategically located about 25 kilometres from Sinjah, the capital of Sennar State, A-Dinder serves as a vital link between the Sennar and Blue Nile regions and eastern Sudan.

The A-Dinder Bridge, spanning the Blue Nile, became an escape route for thousands of civilians fleeing RSF abuses in Sennar State. They sought refuge in the eastern states.

Previously, on June 29, the RSF took control of Sinjah after moving their forces along dirt roads from the Jebel Moya areas, about 40 kilometres south of Sennar city. After capturing the army base and local government headquarters, RSF members reportedly engaged in looting and terrorizing residents.

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Africa Horn
RSF drone strikes on El Fasher mosque, kills eight
2024-07-03
[SUDANTRIBUNE] Eight people, including women and children, were killed and 18 others injured in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, on Monday. The deaths occurred after a drone, reportedly launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted a mosque housing a volunteer kitchen providing aid to displaced people.

El Fasher continues to endure daily artillery shelling and drone strikes as the RSF has been attacking the city since 10 May, resulting in numerous civilian deaths and the displacement of thousands.

Dr Ibrahim Al-Ghali, a doctor in El Fasher, told Sudan Tribune: “An RSF drone fired several shells at the ‘Takia’ of the Tijaniya Mosque, killing eight civilians and injuring 18 others.”

He explained that the targeted site provided daily meals to the remaining residents of the Tijaniya neighbourhood, making it a refuge for many women and children seeking food.

Several youth initiatives in El Fasher are providing food and aid to the remaining residents, as the RSF has imposed a siege on the city for over two months, preventing essential food and medicine from reaching the population.

Eyewitnesses informed Sudan Tribune that a large wave of displacement from the northern neighbourhoods of El Fasher and the Abu Shouk camp continues towards the town of “Tawella,” controlled by the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdel Wahid Nur.

The displacement is ongoing as the RSF intensifies its artillery shelling on the Abu Shouk camp, which shelters more than 400,000 people.

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Africa Horn
RSF bombs two more hospitals in El Fasher
2024-07-03
[SUDANTRIBUNE] The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued targeting health facilities in North Darfur state, shelling two hospitals in El Fasher on Tuesday.

This is the ninth such attack since fighting broke out in El Fasher between the army, the RSF, and their allies on 10 May. These clashes saw the use of heavy weaponry, including airstrikes and artillery.

The governor of the Darfur region, Minni Minawi, confirmed in a tweet on platform X that the RSF destroyed a private hospital in El Fasher’s Grand Market. He stated this meant they had targeted all hospitals in the area with high-precision cannons reportedly brought from the Emirates.

In a second tweet, Minawi said that the RSF bombed Jabal Marra Hospital in El Fasher less than 40 minutes after the attack on the private hospital.

A doctor informed Sudan Tribune that the shelling of the Jabal Marra medical complex extensively damaged the building but left the medical equipment unharmed.

The RSF’s targeting of medical facilities in El Fasher is seen as an attempt to cripple the health sector. The indiscriminate shelling has already destroyed the dialysis centre, El Fasher South Hospital, the Saudi Hospital, and several private medical centres.

The military spokesperson for the Sudan Liberation Movement-Transitional Council, Ahmed Jaddo, told Sudan Tribune that the movement, in cooperation with the Sudan Liberation Forces Gathering faction headed by El Taher Hajar, ensured the safe arrival of approximately 500 people from El Fasher to the areas of Tawilla, Korma, and Kebkabiya.

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Africa Horn
El Fasher conflict forces mass displacement, as humanitarian crisis deepens
2024-06-14
[SUDANTRIBUNE] A mass exodus of civilians from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, to the town of Tawila, 60 kilometres west, is underway as the conflict between the Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
ese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifies. Those fleeing have recounted harrowing experiences of escalating violence and dire living conditions.

For almost a month, fierce battles have raged between the Sudanese army, supported by allied armed movements, and the RSF. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of casualties and triggered a massive wave of displacement, with an estimated 28,000 people fleeing their homes between May 24 and June 3.

Adam Rajal, spokesperson for the General Coordination of Displaced Persons and Refugee Camps in Darfur, confirmed that thousands of displaced individuals arrived in Tawila and surrounding villages on Monday.

The situation in Tawila is dire, with a spokesperson for the Displaced Persons Shelter Committee reporting severe shortages of food, medicine, water, and shelter.

According to Sudan Tribune, Tawila was previously under army control but has since been taken over by the Sudan Liberation Movement, led by Abdel Wahid Nur, to protect those fleeing the fighting.

An official from the Shelter Committee, affiliated with the Sudan Liberation Movement’s civil authority, stated that the influx of displaced people has overwhelmed the town’s resources, exacerbating existing shortages and driving up prices.

The region also lacks adequate medical services, with the only hospital in Tawila facing a critical shortage of supplies.

Video testimonies collected by the General Coordination of Displaced Persons and Refugee Camps reveal the harrowing experiences of those fleeing El Fasher. They describe daily shelling, ongoing battles, looting, and the loss of essential necessities.

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Africa Horn
RSF continues El Fasher assault, displaces thousands amid humanitarian crisis
2024-06-12
[SUDANTRIBUNE] On Monday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued their assault on populated areas in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, with heavy artillery. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties and a surge of people fleeing the city.

Eyewitnesses reported to Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
 Tribune that the RSF launched a violent mostly peaceful artillery attack on several locations within El Fasher, killing and injuring numerous civilians. The shelling targeted the al-Wadi neighbourhoods, areas near the army’s general command and the main market, the Tambasi neighbourhood, and shelters for displaced people in the al-Qadi and Dar al-Salam schools.

Later that evening, the RSF attacked multiple sites in an attempt to breach the joint force’s defences. A military source informed Sudan Tribune that an estimated 25 combat vehicles entered the Bisharia neighbourhood, east of the city, but were repelled by the joint force after intense fighting. Fierce battles also erupted in the southern part of the city, where the joint force destroyed seven RSF vehicles and killed a significant number of their soldiers.

Additionally, the joint force shot down an RSF drone targeting their headquarters near the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people north of El Fasher.

Meanwhile,
...back at the dirigible, Jack stuck the cigar in his mouth, stepped onto the gantry, and asked Got a light, Mac?

Von Schtinken stopped short, lowering the dagger and trying to control his features.

If you light that thing, Herr Armschtröng, he pointed out, his voice tense, we all die!...
 Mohammed Abdel Rahman Alnayer, spokesperson for the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdel Wahid Nur, reported a continuous influx of people fleeing the conflict in El Fasher towards areas controlled by the movement in Jebel Marra. Dozens of families arrive daily by truck, livestock, or on foot, facing dire conditions.

Alnayer tweeted that families reaching the movement’s areas are suffering from hunger and disease, with children, pregnant women, and the elderly particularly vulnerable. Dozens are dying daily due to malnutrition and lack of medicine. He warned of a humanitarian catastrophe and called for urgent international intervention.

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Africa Horn
RSF exploited security breach to attack hospital in North Darfur's capital
2024-06-11
[SUDANTRIBUNE] A security lapse exploited by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to an attack on the South Hospital in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, sparking outrage and accusations against the Joint Darfur Force responsible for the city’s southern flank.

A military official, speaking on condition of anonymity
... for fear of being murdered...
, informed Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
 Tribune that elements of the joint force guarding the southern axis were tricked into withdrawing from their positions, allowing the RSF to infiltrate El Fasher.

Sudan Tribune’s investigation revealed that the joint force stationed in the al-Salam neighbourhood in southern El Fasher received deceptive orders from individuals disguised in Joint Force uniforms, instructing them to retreat due to inclement weather and rain. Subsequently, an RSF unit, using civilian vehicles, entered the city centre through this opening and attacked the South Hospital, the only functioning medical facility in the area.

Upon discovering the breach, a Sudanese army force, supported by elements of the Joint Force stationed at the nearby market, engaged the RSF, ultimately driving them southeast of the city.

Joint Force front man Ahmed Hussein Mustafa vehemently denied issuing any withdrawal orders for the al-Salam neighbourhood. He alleged that the RSF exploited a security vulnerability with the assistance of individuals affiliated with al-Hadi Idris’s Sudan Liberation Movement-Transitional Council (SLM-TC) and Tahir Hajar’s faction of the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (GSLF), both of which have declined to support the army against the RSF.

Hussein informed Sudan Tribune that they possess evidence implicating members of these groups in destabilizing El Fasher’s security. He stated that these individuals impersonate Joint Force personnel, utilize civilian vehicles, and operate among civilians, providing the RSF with intelligence on the movements and locations of Joint Force units. He pledged to decisively address this threat soon.

Sources disclosed that several individuals were apprehended on the day of the hospital attack, confessing to being members of Hajer’s group and admitting to entering the hospital before the RSF’s arrival.

However,
Caliphornia hasn't yet slid into the ocean, no matter how hard it's tried...
 SLM-TC leader al-Hadi Idris refuted these allegations, emphasizing that his forces withdrew from El Fasher over two months ago. He attributed the accusations to his neutral stance and calls for a ceasefire.

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Africa Horn
Hamdok, Hilu, and Al-Nur sign declaration including self-determination clause
2024-05-19
[SUDANTRIBUNE] In a landmark declaration to resolve Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
’s ongoing conflict, former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, Abdel Aziz al-Hilu of the SPLM-N, and Abdel Wahid Mohammed Nur of the Sudan Liberation Movement committed to a path emphasizing secularism, state-religion separation, and the right to self-determination.

Hamdok signed the declaration in his personal capacity, while al-Hilu and al-Nour represented their respective movements. Although Hamdok also leads the anti-war civilian coalition "Tagaddum," the coalition did not formally endorse the agreement.
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Africa Horn
Army, RSF clash for 4th day over El Fasher control
2024-05-16
[SUDANTRIBUNE] A deadly battle for control of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has entered its fourth day, raising fears of a full-blown war. The festivities between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a combined force of the Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
ese army and allied armed movements have resulted in a growing number of civilian casualties.

The RSF launched a large-scale offensive, deploying thousands of fighters from across Darfur in an attempt to capture El Fasher. The Sudanese army and its allies responded by reinforcing their presence within the city.

Eyewitnesses reported to "Sudan Tribune" that the RSF bombarded densely populated areas in the south and west of the city with artillery fire, causing significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction of homes.

Conflicting Narratives:

A military official from the joint forces claimed they repelled a "treacherous attack" by the RSF, inflicting heavy losses on them and capturing several military vehicles. He further alleged that the RSF used foreign mercenaries in the assault.

In contrast, an RSF spokesperson countered that their forces successfully defended their positions from an attack by "mercenary movements and coup forces." They claimed capturing military vehicles and inflicting significant casualties on their attackers. They also accused the army of war crimes for shelling civilian areas.

General mobilization announced:

Minni Minawi, head of the Sudan Liberation Movement and Governor of Darfur, reacted by announcing a general mobilization to defend El Fasher and its citizens. He accused the RSF of mobilizing fighters and mercenaries to plunder the city and urged residents to protect their lives and property.

Minawi further condemned the RSF’s actions, including shelling civilian areas and blocking aid deliveries, calling them "criminal" acts.

The situation in El Fasher remains highly volatile, with both sides offering conflicting narratives. The heavy fighting and disregard for civilian life raise serious concerns about a potential escalation into a wider conflict.
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Africa Horn
Eight Darfur groups unveil plan to reclaim cities from Rapid Support Forces
2024-05-01
[SUDANTRIBUNE] Eight Darfur former rebel groups announced a joint plan on Sunday to regain control of Darfur cities currently held by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in the region.

In recent months, the RSF seized control of four state capitals: Nyala of South Darfur, Geneina of West Darfur, Daein of East Darfur, and Zalingei of Central Darfur. Only El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, remains under the control of the Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans. The country is currently enjoying a civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which used to be part of the army but then they got another ambitious general and you can guess the rest...
ese army.

The three-day conference, held in the Barkal area of North Darfur, brought together signatories to the Juba Peace Agreement, including the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) led by Minni Minawi, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) led by Gibril Ibrahim, the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (GSLF) led by Abdallah Yahiya, the Sudanese Alliance led by al-Bukhari Ahmed, SLM of Mustafa Tambour, JEM of Bakhit Dabajo, SLM-Transitional Council of Mustafa Rassas and the SLM- Leadership Council. Additionally, the Sudanese Popular Body for Supporting the Armed Forces and Building Sudan and Darfur Region Popular Support and Resistance® Body.

According to a joint statement, the conference produced "a strategic plan with humanitarian, social, political, military, and security aspects. The goal is to retake cities under militia control, improve civilian protection, and preserve the unity of Sudan’s land and people."

The statement emphasized the movements’ commitment to collaborating with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the national army, and other legitimate state institutions "to prevent the collapse of Sudan.

The groups also pledged to engage with international actors, including embassies, diplomatic missions, and human rights
One man's rights are another man's existential threat.
 and humanitarian organizations. They aim to "raise awareness of the war’s realities and associated violations, rectify misconceptions, and expose the RSF’s crimes."

The statement condemned countries supporting the RSF, specifically the United Arab Emirates and the Chadian government. It further denounced "agents" — foreign countries and Sudanese political forces — accused of seeking to divide the nation and bolster the RSF’s image despite its alleged crimes.

The conference called for documenting RSF crimes and violations to ensure perpetrators face fair trials, upholding the principle of accountability.

Among the signatory groups, the SLM- Transitional Council led by Hadi Idris and the GSLF led by Tahir Hajer have refused to join the army and instead call for neutrality. The holdout faction of the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdel Wahid al-Nur also maintains its stance of neutrality in the ongoing conflict.
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