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DNHR Statement on Escalating Atrocities in El Fasher, North Darfur.

The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) expresses grave concern over the ongoing violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, where fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has intensified since yesterday. Reports from DNHR field monitors and witness testimonies confirm a sharp escalation in hostilities, widespread civilian casualties, and […]

RSF Claims Control of Sudanese Army Base in El Fasher Amid Rising Civilian Toll CategoriesGlobal Advocacy RSF SAF Security Situation

RSF Claims Control of Sudanese Army Base in El Fasher Amid Rising Civilian Toll

October 26, 2025 — El Fasher, North Darfur State The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed control of the Sudanese army’s 6th Infantry Division headquarters in El Fasher after days of intense fighting, according to information gathered by the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) from sources in and around the city. Since April 2024, […]

SAF Airstrike on RSF-Controlled Saraf Omra Market and Subsequent Arbitrary Arrests by RSF CategoriesAerial bombardment Human rights RSF SAF Security Situation

SAF Airstrike on RSF-Controlled Saraf Omra Market and Subsequent Arbitrary Arrests by RSF.

SAF Airstrike on RSF-Controlled Saraf Omra Market and Subsequent Arbitrary Arrests by RSF On October 19, at around 1:30 PM, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) carried out an airstrike on Saraf Omra market, which is under Rapid Support Forces (RSF) control. The attack caused significant damage, including the destruction of shops and restaurants, and injuries […]

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Marking Two Years Since the Outbreak of War in Sudan.

On April 15, 2025, Sudan marked a devastating milestone — two full years since the outbreak of armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Today, the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) issues this urgent statement to highlight the escalating humanitarian catastrophe and demand immediate international action. The […]

Extrajudicial Killings in Khartoum Following SAF Recapture

On April 4, 2025, in Khartoum, Sudan The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) is deeply alarmed by credible video footage and eyewitness reports confirming widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Khartoum after its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on April 2, 2025. One eyewitness, who spoke anonymously for their safety, described the aftermath in the Shambat neighborhood: “There were bodies in the […]

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Destruction of Sudanese Airlines Headquarters and Adjacent Nursery by RSF

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have deliberately destroyed the headquarters of Sudanese Airlines, located on Obeid Khatim Street in Khartoum. This attack also resulted in the complete demolition of an adjacent nursery facility, endangering the lives of vulnerable civilians, including children. This incident represents a clear escalation in the targeting of civilian infrastructure and public […]

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Sudanese Army Airstrike on Tora Market Kills at least 61 and injures over 100. 

On Monday March 24, 2025, around 2 pm, a Sudanese army warplane launched airstrikes targeting the weekly market in Tora, located 40 kilometers north of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state. The attack set fire to shops and caused severe casualties, with multiple bodies burned beyond recognition.  This satellite image depicts the Tora […]

SAF Missile Strikes in East Darfur CategoriesAerial bombardment

SAF Missile Strikes Destroy Government Buildings in East Darfur.

March 16, 2025 (El Daein, East Darfur) – A series of missile strikes hit government buildings in El Daein, East Darfur, on Sunday, raising serious concerns over civilian safety. Eyewitnesses reported three explosions targeting the East Darfur government headquarters and health insurance offices, which had been under Rapid Support Forces (RSF) administration. Similar missile strikes […]

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Escalation of Violence in North Darfur: Zamzam Camp and Surrounding Villages Under Fire.

February 12, 2025 El Fasher, North Darfur State—A wave of deadly attacks has intensified in North Darfur, with displaced civilians in Zamzam IDP camp and surrounding villages bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and the Joint Forces. The latest surge in violence has […]

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Civilians Under Fire: Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Omdurman

January 18, 2025 (OMDURMAN) – Omdurman, one of Sudan’s largest cities, is grappling with intensifying violence and a growing humanitarian crisis. Artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday killed at least three civilians, injured many others, and caused widespread panic in residential neighborhoods. The ongoing conflict has left the city reeling from […]