Sudanese activists report civilian deaths in clashes with RSF

February 13, 2024 (AL-HASAHISA) – Activists in Sudan have accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of killing at least six civilians and injuring ten others in two separate attacks on a village in Al-Jazirah state.

These incidents reportedly occurred during a period of nationwide communication and internet outages.

According to the Resistance Committees of Al-Hasahisa, located north of the state capital Wad Madani, the RSF targeted the village of Wad Al-Balila with the intent to loot and steal. When confronted by villagers, the RSF allegedly killed two civilians on Saturday and returned the following day, killing four more and wounding over ten others.

The injured were reportedly transported to Al-Manaqil in West Gezira state for medical treatment.

The Resistance Committees further claim that women and children were forced to flee the village after experiencing two days of violence and intimidation.

Sudan has been plagued by widespread communication and internet disruptions since mid-December 2023, with accusations directed towards the RSF for halting telecommunication services in Khartoum.

The RSF, a paramilitary force, has faced numerous accusations of human rights violations across the country, including murder, armed robbery, rape, and forced displacement.

Since April 2024, the RSF has been engaged in armed conflict with the Sudanese army, with the clashes spreading from Khartoum to several western and central states.

(ST)