Kass, February 26 (Darfur24) Security tensions flared in Kass locality, South Darfur, this week after elements of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) detained a commercial vehicle driver, and a dispute later erupted over money reported missing from his vehicle. Three sources told Darfur24 that RSF personnel stopped the driver atContinue Reading
Kabkabiya, February 25 (Darfur24) Field teams from the Displacement Tracking Matrix estimated that about 2,690 people were displaced from the town of Mustariha in Kabkabiya locality, North Darfur, due to escalating insecurity in the area. The teams said the displaced families had moved to various locations within Kabkabiya locality, whileContinue Reading
Nairobi, February 25 (Darfur24) Human Rights Watch said Wednesday that fighters from the Rapid Support Forces targeted, abused, and killed people with disabilities during their takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, in the last week of October. In a statement, the organization said RSF fighters accused peopleContinue Reading
Serba, February 25 (Darfur24) Authorities in Chad re-closed the Adré border crossing with Sudan on Tuesday, just one day after permitting a limited resumption of commercial traffic and civilian movement. Sources reported that security measures were tightened along the border strip, preventing the passage of individuals and goods, although noContinue Reading
Nyala, February 25 (Darfur24) Residents in the town of Um Mushtour, part of Al-Salam locality south of Nyala in South Darfur State, reported extensive damage after a massive fire swept through the area on Monday, leaving minor injuries among residents and killing hundreds of livestock. Salah al-Din Hussein, a residentContinue Reading
UN appoints Pekka Haavisto as Personal Envoy to Sudan Agencies, February 25 (Darfur24) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Finnish diplomat Pekka Haavisto as his Personal Envoy to Sudan, tasking him with supporting international efforts to advance peace and political dialogue in the country. HaavistoContinue Reading
London/Washington, DC, February 24 (Darfur24) A new investigation by The Sentry has revealed that the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is closely linked to a property portfolio in the United Arab Emirates valued at up to $1.7 million. The RSF has beenContinue Reading
Kadugli, February 24 (Darfur24) Security authorities in Kadugli, South Kordofan, have imposed strict restrictions on internet use, banning calls and messaging applications while permitting limited access for financial transactions, sources told Darfur24 on Monday. Residents said the measures are part of a broader set of communication controls that have beenContinue Reading
Al-Tina, February 24 (Darfur24) Fierce clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continued for a third consecutive day in the border town of Al-Tina, local sources reported. Sources said a large RSF force led by commander Bashir Bush launched an assault from the southwest on Saturday,Continue Reading
El Obeid, February 24 (Darfur24) A drone strike targeted Kordofan University in El Obeid on Monday, causing extensive damage to several campus facilities without reports of casualties among staff. A university employee told Darfur24 that the drone struck the university compound in El Obeid, located in North Kordofan. The attackContinue Reading