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Sudanese Army Airstrikes Continue in Nyala CategoriesAerial bombardment Human rights

Sudanese Army Airstrikes Continue in Nyala, Claiming Civilian Lives and Causing Destruction.

Eyewitnesses in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, have reported that a civilian was killed during airstrikes conducted by Sudanese Army warplanes on Saturday evening. The strikes targeted several areas across the city, causing further destruction and fear among residents. A medical source at Nyala Teaching Hospital confirmed that the body of the victim was […]

CategoriesHuman rights Press release Ransom Security Situation Sexual Violence Torture

The RSF has demanded a ransom of $2,000 for release pharmacy:

Incident Summary:Mutwakil Adam Khater Ahmed, a 43-year-old pharmacist and father of 14 children, was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Nyala, South Darfur. The RSF has demanded a ransom of $2,000 for his release. Mutwakil has served the displaced community in Sector 4 of Kalma Camp […]

Sudanese Army Acknowledges Soldier's Execution of Civilian, Pledges Accountability CategoriesAbduction Human rights Security Situation

Sudanese Army Acknowledges Soldier’s Execution of Civilian, Pledges Accountability

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Sudanese Army acknowledged that soldiers captured in a viral video executing a civilian were members of its ranks. The army stated that the victim was identified as “one of the rebels,” according to an official statement. The army’s press release confirmed, “Some social media platforms circulated a video showing […]

CategoriesAerial bombardment Arbitrary Killings Security Situation

Update: Escalating Violence Against IDP Camps in North Darfur

Abu Shouk Camp Attack – January 7, 2025 At 6:00 AM this morning, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a targeted assault on the Abu Shouk IDP camp in El Fasher, North Darfur. The attack resulted in the tragic deaths of several civilians, including women and children, and left many others injured. Critical infrastructure […]

CategoriesFreedom of Expressions Human rights Report

The Plight of Darfur Christians

In Sudan, Christians in Darfur face relentless persecution, their voices drowned in a region torn by conflict and systemic discrimination. The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented their struggles in the latest report, The Plight of Darfur Christians. This comprehensive report sheds light on the daily challenges Christians endure, offering personal testimonies and […]

Humanitarian Aid Brings Relief to Over 54,000 Displaced in Central Darfur CategoriesHuman rights Humanitarian Aid Refugee

Humanitarian Aid Distributed to Over 54,000 Beneficiaries in Nertiti, Central Darfur

On January 2, 2025, humanitarian aid was successfully distributed to 54,021 individuals, including both long-term and newly displaced persons (IDPs), as well as residents of Nertiti locality in Central Darfur. This vital initiative addresses the urgent needs of vulnerable communities impacted by the ongoing crisis in Darfur. The distribution was organized by the British Islamic […]

Sudanese Airstrike in Nyala: Civilians Targeted, Family of Five Killed CategoriesAerial bombardment HomeArbitrary Killings Human rights

Darfur Violence Escalates: Airstrike Kills Family of Five in Nyala

On the evening of January 1, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) conducted airstrikes on Nyala City, South Darfur, killing five members of a single family and injuring three others in the Taiba neighborhood. This tragic incident is the latest example of the increasing dangers faced by civilians in the ongoing […]

Airstrikes on civilians in Nyala, South Darfur CategoriesAerial bombardment Human rights Security Situation

Escalation of Violence Against Civilians in Nyala: Gross Violations of IHL.

On Thursday evening, December 26, 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces carried out airstrikes on the Al-Wadi neighborhood, killing seven members of a single family, including teacher Mustafa Yaqoub, his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law. This attack destroyed their home and displaced many others, further deepening the suffering of civilians in the region. Barrel Bombs on Residential […]