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Escalation of Organized Crime and Targeting of Civilians in Nyala, South Darfur

The Darfur Network for Human Rights strongly condemns the heinous assassination of prominent merchant Jamal Omar Babiker, aged 45 and widely known as “Quds”, on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The victim was shot and killed by masked gunmen driving an unmarked salon car that bore […]

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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 […]

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Sudanese Air Force Bombs High School in Nyala, South Darfur, Causing Civilian Casualties

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9 PM, an airstrike by the Sudanese Air Force hit Nyala Boys’ Secondary School in South Darfur, killing nine people and injuring over fifteen others. The bombing targeted the school located in the Sada Ali neighborhood near Melga Market, an area where displaced persons had recently sought refuge. According […]

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Two Civilians Killed Amid RSF-Linked Violence in Dileij, Central Darfur

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, two civilians; Musa (48) and Haytham Osman Hussein (27) lost their lives during a surge of violence linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Dileij, Wadi-Saleh locality, Central Darfur State. These tragic incidents highlight the persistent risks faced by civilians in the region. Incident 1: The Death of Haytham […]

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Escalating Insecurity in South Darfur: Tragedies Unfolding Amid Conflict.

The situation in South Darfur continues to deteriorate, with escalating violence and unchecked lawlessness threatening civilian lives. Below are critical incidents that highlight the gravity of the region’s security crisis. Civilians Targeted by RSF in Santa, South Darfur On December 7, 2024, three brothers—Saeed Abdullah Saeed Jubair, Mohammed Abdullah Saeed Jubair, and Ali Abdullah Saeed […]