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North Darfur State: Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in El Fasher

The humanitarian situation in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, is worsening. Older people, children, and women are the most affected as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to besiege the city from four directions. RSF forces recently took control of the Abu Shouk camp and expelled displaced residents from their homes. Many […]

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Arbitrary Arrest of Women Human Rights Defender Suwaken Ishaq Adam Arbab in Nyala, South Darfur

Immediate Release of WHRD On September 28, 2025, The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) and Nisa el Mustaqbal (Women of the Future Initiative) strongly condemn the arbitrary arrest and detention of Ms. Suwaken Ishaq Adam Arbab, a respected human rights and women’s rights defender, who was detained by members of the Rapid Support Forces […]

Update:  from Tawala camp  in North Darfur

On July 17, 2025, North Darfur – El Fasher and Tawila IDP Camp, The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) expresses deep concern regarding the escalating and systematic violations of human rights committed by elements of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, particularly around El Fasher and the Tawila camp for Internally Displaced […]

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Field Report: Civilian Targeting and Arbitrary Arrests in Central Darfur.

A Child Injured, a Young Man Killed, and Employees Arbitrarily Detained Amid Escalating Violence and Corruption On 5 July 2025, Central Darfur State, Sudan, Escalating Violence Against Civilians. Amid the ongoing deterioration of security across Darfur, two serious incidents involving civilians were documented in late June and early July 2025. The first was the injury […]

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North Darfur Governor Issues Decision to Dismiss Traditional Leaders Supporting the RSF.

North Darfur State Government Dismisses Traditional Leaders for Supporting RSF. El-Fasher, May 29, 2025 – The Acting Governor of North Darfur State, Mr. Hafiz Bakhit Mohammed, has issued an executive decision to relieve a number of traditional leaders and tribal chiefs from their positions for collaborating with RSF and militias. The dismissal is enacted pursuant […]

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At least 14 civilians killed in RSF shelling of Naivasha Market in North Darfur

On May 18, 2025, at least 14 civilians were killed and many others injured in a brutal artillery attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Nevasha Market within Abu Shouk Camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), located north of El Fasher in North Darfur State. This attack forms part of an ongoing […]