In the years since the Darfur conflict began, it has become known as the first genocide of the 21st century, a human catastrophe that has pushed nearly 6.5 million people off their land and into camps
- Give Hope To Darfur
- Jan 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Sudanese citizens, grappling with war, endure heinous violations, crimes against humanity, and sexual assault by Rapid Support militias. The resulting hunger and starvation in this conflict have intensified the suffering, reflecting the despair and suicidal tendencies among those tired of living in displacement camps. Despite fleeing their homelands, the persistent violations from all sides have propelled them to stage popular uprisings in different regions.
Violations, extortion and killings
Two decades ago, thousands were killed across Darfur and millions displaced in fighting between Sudanese Government forces backed by allied militia known as the Janjaweed on one side, and rebel groups resisting the autocratic rule of President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in 2019.
Millions displaced
More than 6.5 million people have been displaced inside Sudan since fighting broke out in mid-April between the army and a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A further 1.2 million have sought refuge in neighboring countries.
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