Villagers offer harrowing accounts of one of the deadliest attacks in Sudan’s civil war
Summary
Last month, a deadly attack occurred in a village in Sudan's Kordofan region during its ongoing civil war. Armed fighters believed to be from the Rapid Support Forces targeted the village, killing at least 200 people, including women and children. The conflict in Sudan has caused over 40,000 deaths and displaced millions since it began in April 2023.Key Facts
- The attack happened in Shaq al-Noum, a village in Sudan's Kordofan region.
- At least 200 people died in the attack, including many women and children.
- The village attack was carried out by armed fighters, reportedly from the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias.
- Over 450 civilians, including children and pregnant women, were killed in nearby areas.
- Satellite images showed evidence of intentional burning and destruction in the village.
- The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, is between Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces.
- Over 40,000 people have died and up to 14 million have been displaced due to the war.
- The Kordofan region is important because it controls key supply routes and is oil-rich.
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