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Tens of thousands flee RSF attacks in North Darfur
[SudanTribune] Tens of thousands of people have fled to Chad after Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias attacked 13 villages in northwestern North Darfur state, tribal leaders said on Friday.Earlier this week, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that due to the intensifying conflict in Darfur, close to 25,000 people arrived in eastern Chad in the first week of October alone. That’s the highest number of new arrivals this year within a week. Chad is host to over 600,000 Sudanese refugees — that’s more than any other country. Adam Mezza, a Zaghawa tribal leader, told 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 40,000 people fled to the border with Chad after the RSF and allied militias burned 33 villages in Kutum locality. He said most of the displaced have arrived in the border town of al-Tina, where they face a dire humanitarian situation due to a lack of aid. "They are living in the open without shelter," Mezza said, adding that he had contacted authorities and aid organizations to appeal urgent humanitarian assistance. He accused the RSF and allied Arab militias of widespread abuses and crimes against the displaced, most of whom are from the Zaghawa ethnic group, including ethnically motivated killings and looting of property and livestock. There are fears that the conflict between the army and the RSF in North Darfur could escalate into ethnic violence due to sharp polarization between population groups in the region. Arab tribes support the RSF, while African tribes, including the Zaghawa, support the army and allied armed movements. The festivities in northwestern North Darfur are an extension of the fighting that has been taking place in El Fasher since May. Two weeks ago, the area witnessed bloody confrontations between the RSF and a mobile force belonging to the joint force of armed movements. Related: North Darfur state: 2024-10-07 RSF detains dozens in North Darfur crackdown North Darfur state: 2024-10-07 El Fasher receives major reinforcements as fighting with RSF intensifies North Darfur state: 2024-10-05 Minawi claims decisive victory over RSF in North Darfur Related: Eastern Chad: 2023-08-15 UAE denies sending weapons to Sudan war Eastern Chad: 2023-08-05 Amnesty: Extensive War Crimes In Sudan's 'Unimaginable Horror' Eastern Chad: 2022-01-29 Clashes kill 14 in Chad Related: Rapid Support Forces: 2024-10-15 Air strike kills dozens in southern Khartoum Rapid Support Forces: 2024-10-15 Sudan army chief visits recaptured Jebel Moya, boosting troop morale Rapid Support Forces: 2024-10-15 Sudanese army receives armoured vehicles to counter RSF snipers Posted by: trailing wife 2024-10-20 |
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