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| At least 40 civilians killed in El Daein by Sudanese warplanes |
| 2023-11-24 |
| [SUDANTRIBUNE] At least 40 civilians were killed and more than 50 others were injured on Tuesday after Sudanese army warplanes bombed the vicinity of the 20th Infantry Division in East Darfur state. The airstrikes occurred shortly after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced their control of the military base, marking the fourth such takeover since the outbreak of conflict in mid-April. The RSF, a paramilitary group led by General Abdel Rahim Dagalo ”Hemetti”, has now seized control of the 20th Infantry Division marking the fourth military base to fall under its control since the outbreak of conflict in the country in mid-April. According to journalist Abu Bakr Al-Sandali from El-Daein, the civilian casualties resulted from Sudanese army airstrikes targeting the area around the 20th Infantry Division and the Al-Qubba neighbourhood, hours after the RSF assumed control of the military base. Al-Sandali explained that the victims were civilians who had gathered to celebrate with RSF soldiers following their successful takeover of the military base. He further added that calm had been restored to El-Daein after the RSF decided to open the markets, and took measures to prevent military vehicles and motorcycles from entering these areas. DAGALO PLEDGES In a speech delivered to a military gathering in front of the army headquarters, RSF Deputy Commander Abdel Rahim Dagalo affirmed the readiness of his forces to protect civilians in the cities of El-Daein, Nyala, Zalingei, and El Geneina. Dagalo pledged to hand over power to the Sudanese people and establish a civilian government without the involvement of the Muslim Brotherhood. He also appealed to supporters of the banned National Congress Party (NSP) in East Darfur to refrain from inciting unrest. “To the supporters of the National Congress Party in El-Daein, respect yourselves and be responsible citizens,” Dagalo stated. “We will not try you, but if you cross the line and instigate conflict, we will arrest you.” Dagalo called on members of the armed forces who had fled El-Daein to return to their city and urged his forces to treat army prisoners and their families with respect and protect them within their homes. Related: Sudanese army: 2023-11-15 Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces brutally massacred 4,000 members of the Masalit tribe in Darfur Sudanese army: 2023-11-14 Sudan: Fears of ethnic cleansing mount in western region of Darfur Sudanese army: 2023-10-31 RSF seizes Belila Airport in West Kordofan State Related: East Darfur: 2023-09-01 Artillery strike claims dozens of civilian in South Darfur capital East Darfur: 2023-08-23 Renewed clashes in South Darfur displaces 50,000 people: UN East Darfur: 2023-08-14 Hundreds flee paramilitary attack in Sudan's Darfur: Witnesses Related: Rapid Support Forces: 2023-11-15 Good Morning Rapid Support Forces: 2023-11-15 Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces brutally massacred 4,000 members of the Masalit tribe in Darfur Rapid Support Forces: 2023-10-31 RSF seizes Belila Airport in West Kordofan State Related: Nyala: 2023-10-06 Sudanese army repels major attack by RSF in South Darfur Nyala: 2023-09-18 Zaghawa tribe accuses RSF of assassinating notables in South Darfur Nyala: 2023-09-14 At least 40 killed in Darfur as Sudan army chief visits Turkey Related: Zalingei: 2023-09-20 Ukraine special services 'likely responsible' for drone strikes on Wagner-backed militia group in Sudan currently waging civil war, official claims Zalingei: 2023-09-19 Good Morning Zalingei: 2023-09-19 Sudanese army, RSF clash in Khartoum, El-Obeid, Zalingei Related: El Geneina: 2023-08-21 Challenges mount for Darfur Joint Force after failure to protect civilians El Geneina: 2023-08-14 Hundreds flee paramilitary attack in Sudan's Darfur: Witnesses El Geneina: 2023-07-03 Sudan's women unit reports surge in sexual violence cases linked to RSF elements Related: Muslim Brotherhood: 2023-11-21 1,000 boats said set to leave Turkey for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Muslim Brotherhood: 2023-11-19 Fairfax County Public Schools suspends student for allegedly blowing whistle on swastika flag Muslim Brotherhood: 2023-11-14 Police say cops foiled Tel Aviv stabbing attack on Nov. 2, arrested 2 Palestinians Related: National Congress Party: 2023-10-02 Sudanese army chief denies meeting with Islamist leaders, despite report of their support National Congress Party: 2023-10-02 Sudanese Islamists proudly embrace U.S. sanctions against Ali Karti National Congress Party: 2023-09-17 RSF leader threatens to form separate government in Sudan |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 A thought-provoking point, Jerens Black9355. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2023-11-24 13:11 |
| #1 El Daein is located about 500 miles from Khartoum. It is the capital of the state of East Darfur, created in January 2012. The region was once known as a homeland to the Arab Rizayqat tribe. Over the centuries clashes with the Fur of eastern Darfur were common. That the RSF has taken control of Daein is significant insofar as it provides another indication that Arab Khartoum leadership is fast losing control over its eastern provinces. |
| Posted by: Jerens Black9355 2023-11-24 10:35 |