Sudanese Paramilitary Force Accused of Massacre in Central Village

At least 100 people reportedly killed

Local activists in Sudan are accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of attacking a village in Gezira state, killing as many as 100 people. The attack, which allegedly took place on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, targeted the village of Wad al-Noura. 

Pro-democracy activists, specifically the Wad Madani Resistance Committees, shared information on social media claiming the RSF attacked the village "in two waves," using heavy artillery. Gruesome images were also circulated, depicting what activists described as a mass grave in the village square. The committees further alleged the Sudanese army ignored pleas for help from villagers.

There are currently no independent confirmations on the exact death toll. Communication blackouts in the region have made verification difficult for journalists. However, Mini Arko Minawi, governor of Darfur province, acknowledged the violence, posting a video on social media showing shrouded bodies. 

This incident, if confirmed, would be the latest in a series of clashes between the RSF and civilians. Tensions between the paramilitary group and the regular army have been simmering for over a year, erupting into violence in 2023. The conflict reportedly centers on disputes regarding force integration.