Nyala / Sarf Umra, June 03 (Darfur24)
A woman was shot dead by her husband in a displacement camp in South Darfur, while a farmer was abducted in North Darfur and held for ransom, according to local sources.
Residents of Atash camp, north of Nyala, said a woman identified as Fatima was killed early Tuesday after her husband allegedly shot her following a domestic dispute.
Witnesses told Darfur24 that the couple had argued on Monday evening and neighbors had intervened to calm the situation. However, the dispute reportedly resumed in the early hours of Tuesday, when the husband opened fire on his wife, killing her at the scene before fleeing to an unknown destination.
Residents said the suspect had joined the Rapid Support Forces after the outbreak of the war and had participated in military operations in several areas.
Women in the camp told Darfur24 that incidents of domestic violence occur periodically, with several women reporting physical abuse by their husbands in recent months.
No official statement has been issued regarding the killing or efforts to apprehend the suspect.
Atash camp, one of the largest displacement camps in South Darfur, hosts more than 120,000 families displaced during the Darfur conflict.
In a separate incident, armed men abducted farmer Muzammil Mohammed Ahmed from his farm in the Baraka Al-Sayir area of Sarf Umra locality in North Darfur and later demanded a ransom for his release.
A family member told Darfur24 that armed men arrived at the farm last week and took the farmer to an undisclosed location. According to the source, the abductors were wearing uniforms resembling those of the Rapid Support Forces.
Nine days after the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family and demanded 80 million Sudanese pounds in exchange for his release.
The family said they have been unable to determine where Muzammil is being held or identify those responsible for the kidnapping.
Kidnappings for ransom have increased across Darfur in recent months, targeting traders, farmers, and civilians. Darfur24 documented more than 12 such cases between April 2025 and April 2026, with financial extortion identified as the primary motive in most incidents.