Sudanese paramilitary fighters have killed at least 14 civilians attempting to escape a besieged city in Darfur, according to a human rights organisation on Monday, more than 27 months into the ongoing conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army.
The Emergency Lawyers, an organisation documenting atrocities in the war, reported that the paramilitary attack took place on Saturday on the outskirts of El-Fasher city, located in the western Darfur region.
Details of the incident include:
| Incident Details | Information |
| Location | Outskirts of El-Fasher city, Western Darfur |
| Date of Attack | Saturday |
| Casualties | At least 14 civilians killed |
| Injuries | Dozens more injured |
| Detentions | Unknown number of civilians detained |
| Conflict Context | War between Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Army |
The group noted that dozens of others were injured during the attack, and an unspecified number of civilians were taken into detention. The conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military has now lasted over two years, continuing to cause widespread violence and displacement in the region.
