Sudan Renews Pledge to Defeat Paramilitary Forces in Darfur Region

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Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan renewed the country's commitment to defeat the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the western Darfur region, where a devastating massacre occurred in June 2024, killing 180 civilians. Burhan's remarks came during a visit to the village of Wad Al-Noora, where the Sudanese army claims to have taken full control of Gezira State after nearly a year of fighting. The conflict has ravaged the country, killing over 20,000 people and displacing 14 million, according to the UN and local authorities, with estimates from US universities suggesting a death toll of around 130,000.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has reaffirmed the country's commitment to defeat the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Darfur region.
  • The RSF has been accused of carrying out a massacre in Wad Al-Noora on June 7, 2024, killing 180 civilians, with the group repeatedly denying responsibility for atrocities against civilians.
  • The Sudanese army claims to have taken full control of Gezira State after nearly a year of fighting, with Burhan stressing that the army will not lay down arms until the rebellion and brutal aggression are eradicated.
  • The conflict has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and 14 million displacements, according to the UN and local authorities, with estimates from US universities suggesting a death toll of around 130,000.
  • The Sudanese government has accused the RSF of carrying out a massacre in Wad Al-Noora, with the state news agency SUNA reporting on the incident on June 7, 2024.
  • The RSF has repeatedly denied involvement in the massacre, with independent investigations needed to determine the truth behind the incident.

Statistics:

  • 180 civilians killed in the Wad Al-Noora massacre on June 7, 2024 (SUNA)
  • 20,000+ deaths in the conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF since April 2023 (UN and local authorities)
  • 14 million+ displacements in the same period (UN and local authorities)
  • Estimated death toll of around 130,000, based on research from US universities (US universities)
  • Gezira State taken under full control by the Sudanese army, according to the government (Sudanese government)

Sources:

  • SUNA (Sudanese News Agency) [1]
  • Transitional Sovereignty Council [2]
  • UN [3]
  • Local authorities [4]
  • US universities [5]