Sudan Paramilitary Force Kills 28 in Darfur

Sudan Paramilitary Force Kills 28 in Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group formed from the Janjaweed militia, carried out a devastating raid in North Darfur State. The attack on Misteriha killed at least 28 people and injured 39, including 10 women. The RSF's actions have been widely condemned for their role in ethnic atrocities and genocide in the region.

Darfur, which is about the size of France, has seen intense tribal tensions rise. The UN investigation last week found that the RSF committed acts of genocide against non-Arab ethnic groups. Musa Hilal, an Arab tribal leader and RSF commander, supports the Sudanese government despite his past sanctions for human rights violations.

The war, which began in April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, making it the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The attack also destroyed the town's only health center, leaving medical personnel and patients vulnerable. One healthcare worker was detained and remains missing.

The RSF targeted Hilal's guesthouse with a drone strike before the offensive on Misteriha. Darfur is home to various armed groups, many aligned along ethnic lines, complicating efforts to stabilize the region. The conflict between the RSF and Sudan's regular army has exacerbated the suffering of civilians.

The violence in Darfur underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis and tribal conflicts in Sudan, with the RSF's actions attracting international condemnation for their role in ethnic atrocities.