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Escalating Conflict and Violations in Darfur: Weapon Smuggling and Renewed Attacks Threaten Civilian Lives

Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) Update: Nyala, South Darfur:According to local sources reporting to the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) from Nyala, around 3:00 AM on Saturday, 21st September 2024, a plane, believed to be a Yushin cargo aircraft, landed at Nyala International Airport in South Darfur, Sudan. Witnesses reported that the plane […]

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Field Report: Escalating Crisis in North and Central Darfur

(Kampala) – The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has received alarming updates from North and Central Darfur, highlighting ongoing violations and the deepening humanitarian crisis in the region. North Darfur: Siege and Displacement El Fasher, North Darfur On 6 September 2024, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) laid siege to the Dar El Salam locality, […]

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DNHR Welcomes the Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan

(Kampala, September 6, 2024) – The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) welcomes the release of the report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan (FFM), which was established by the UN Human Rights Council in response to the devastating armed conflict in Sudan that began in April 2023. The Mission, composed of three […]

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Update from North Darfur El Fasher

On September 1, 2024, in North Darfur State, the RSF continued its military operations against residential neighborhoods and IDP camps. Around 4:00 PM, the RSF initiated an artillery bombardment targeting AbuShouk IDP camp, during which approximately four shells were fired. The shells struck several locations within the camp, including the eastern side of the Child-Friendly […]

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The Situation in East Sudan, Kassala, is Highly Tense.

On September 1, 2024, the Situation in East Sudan, Kassala has escalated significantly following the death of Amin Mohamed Nour, who died on August 31, 2024, while in the custody of the General Intelligence Service. His death has triggered widespread unrest, with the local community demanding answers and justice. Amin’s family strongly believes that he […]

Extortion and Coercion by RSF and Allied Militias in Darfur: A Call for International Intervention

(Kampala) – On July 22, 2017, armed men from the Jaloul Arab tribes group, which supports the Rapid Support Force (RSF), arrested Sheikh Jamaa Ishaq Abdul Karim, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Issa Hammad, Abdul Qadir Abkar Hassan, and Ishaq Musa Shougar. The arrest was in connection with an unidentified crime that resulted in the killing of […]

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Urgent Action Needed NOW In Sudan!

Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. Yet, currently, children in #IDPs in #Sudan are deprived of such basic needs, while child and maternal malnutrition are increasing at an unprecedented rate. The levels of acute food insecurity require urgent and immediate assistance. Born during or before the war that broke out on April 15th, […]

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Update from Murtuga Village, Kass Locality, South Darfur State. RSF Killing Sheikh of Communities:

July 11, 2024, Perpetrators: Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Circumstances: Sheikh Adam Abdallah was returning from Kass market to Murtuga village. He was intercepted by two individuals in RSF uniforms on motorbikes. They killed him, looted his property, and fled. Victim’s Background: Sheikh Adam belonged to the Fur tribe and was a prominent […]

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Update from Chad: the Adre and Michi Refugee Camp

Adre Refugee Camp (Kampala) – Adre is the main town in the Ouaddaï Region, Chad, located 400m from the Sudanese border. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Chad hosts 1.1 million refugees, the highest per capita in Africa, including over 600,000 new Sudanese refugees since mid-April 2023. The war-fleeing population lives in […]