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Escalating Violence In Post-Election Sudan

Since the April elections, the situation in Darfur has rapidly deteriorated with escalating violence, intensifying tribal clashes, obstruction of UNAMID and humanitarian operations, increased banditry, and shortages of critical resources. The region remains in crisis, and many tragic events go unreported, especially cases of violence against women. While this timeline may not include everything that happens on the ground, it illustrates the increasingly critical situation many Darfuri civilians are confronting. Check out our blog for more analysis and information on what is occurring in Darfur, and continue to check back here for updated information from the ground in Darfur.

Since the elections:

Five UNAMID peacekeepers have been killed and four have been abducted
Ten humanitarian aid workers and doctors have been abducted
At least 12 tribal clashes leading to over 320 deaths have been reported
600 killed in Darfur in May alone

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The situation on the ground in Darfur deteriorates by the day. Since the elections, five UNAMID peacekeepers have been killed and four have been kidnapped, ten humanitarian aid workers and doctors have been abducted, at least 12 tribal clashes have resulted in over 320 deaths and 600 people were killed in Darfur during May alone.

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JUNE

29^th

Misseriya and Rezeigat Nouaiba tribes signed a peace agreement

25^th

Elements of the Popular Defense Forces (PDF) arriving on seven Land Cruiser trucks yesterday forcibly entered the Nyala public courthouse in an attempt to free one of their members who is facing trial.
JEM attempted to release 12 prisoners of war to the government through the ICRC but were blocked by the GoS who would not accept them. Two of the prisoners died from their injuries.

24^th

Darfur's Rizeigat and Misseriya tribes sign peace deal

23^rd

Gunmen kidnapped two aid workers from the Technisches Hilfswerk (a German Disaster Relief Agency) in a raid on their compound in Nyala, capital of the South Darfur region of Sudan. Also found here

22^nd

Rizeigat and Misseriya reportedly fought in Bugulay and Tereij, near West Darfur. Although the number of casualties has not yet been confirmed, 20 persons were reportedly killed and more than 25 injured.

21^st

3 UNAMID peacekeepers killed near Nertiti in West Darfur
Fresh fighting between JEM rebels and Sudanese army in Uzban Dooma. The SAF claimed victory stating they killed 43 JEM rebels and lost only 7 soldiers. JEM issued contradictory statements that they destroyed 35 government vehicles and one tank.

20^th

At least 15 killed in clashes between Misseriya and Rizeigat tribes around the villages Ganguli, Beja, and Taringa near Deleig. A source claimed that elements of the Border Guards were involved in the attack with nine off-road vehicles.

19^th

48 killed in tribal clashes between Rizeigat and Misseriya in Kankulay, north of Garsila in West Darfur state
UNAMID patrols reported that an estimated 40 people were killed and 10 injured in fighting on 19 June between the Aballa and Baggara tribes in the areas of Urdi and Kenkoule, close to Garsilla town

17^th

Darfur IDP camps Mershing and Abu Shouk lack food since it was not distributed for them for a period of sixty days
2 Darfuri rebels voluntary appear before ICC court

16^th

North Darfur government accused of selling donated food for IDPs
Dr. Khalil Ibrahim, head of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), said that the government had arrested more than 75 leaders of Arab tribes in North, West and South Darfur and placed them in prisons because they refused to comply with the government

15^th

20 killed in Zalingei in tribal clashes between Rezeigat and Messiriya
Exchange of gunfire in Zalingei as gang tries to steal local treasury

10^th

Five doctors kidnapped (later released) in Tabara, 30km west of Tawila, North Darfur
Kassab camp residents suffer food and water shortages

9^th

Southern Darfur Capital Nyala faces water and fuel crisis
A group of seven women were on their way to collect firewood outside Shangil Tobaya camp when gunmen opened fire after they refused to comply with border guards who attempted to rape them.
JEM releases 35 SAF soldiers 9 of whom were wounded. Also found here

5^th

41 killed and 16 injured near Kass in tribal clashes between Rezeigat and Messiriya from the 3-5^th. Also found here.
JEM claims it shot down a Sudanese army helicopter killing 5

4^th

Fierce fighting between SAF and JEM forces in ‘Uzban Duma in eastern Darfur

3^rd

Rations reduced at Abu Shouk refugee camps due to food shortage
There was major fighting at Adula in South Darfur and also in North Darfur between SAF and JEM

1^st

Soldiers set fire to 30 dwellings in Hassa Hissa camp near Zalingei
Fighting erupted in Gardud between Sa’ada and Rizeigat tribes

MAY

31^st

Sudan imposes flight ban on UNAMID helicopters

30^th

Water shortage in Shamal and IDP camp near Nertiti in West Darfur

27^th

According to the SLA-AW, they clashed with SAF forces and “repelled the attackers and killed 270 Sudanese army troops, captured 13 SAF members from different ranks and cornered the rest of the government forces”

25^th

Three women raped in Dungoura, three kilometers north of Kass

24^th

480 more families flee to Darfur's huge Kalma camp

23^rd

JEM released 64 government soldiers

21^st

JEM claimed they killed 200 in clashes with army in Daeen and Shaariya in the eastern part of south Darfur

18^th

Three aid workers were abducted yesterday outside Nyala, South Darfur

17^th

3 humanitarian workers for Samaritan’s Purse were abducted near Nyala

16^th

Fighting between the Misseriya and Rizeigat Nawaiba tribes reportedly left three dead and 12 injured in Tur Kolme village, 45 km southeast of Zalingei in West Darfur

14^th

UNAMID vehicle seized, driver abducted
The SAF claimed they killed 108 JEM fighters and took about 61 prisoners alive. Also found here.

13^th

57 officers and rebels were killed in Al Deain and the capital of south Darfur after fighting against SAF forces.

9^th

Sheikh Abakr Shata leader of Erli IDP camp arrested
Dozens killed and wounded after renewed fighting occurred in the countryside west of Artala between the Misseriya and the Nuwayba

7^th

2 Egyptian peacekeepers were killed after UNAMID peacekeeping forces came under attack near Katila village.

6^th

JEM and Sudan government fight in west, north Darfur

5^th

Bombs kill two women and a baby in North Darfur village of Galab area west of El Fasher

4^th

JEM claims to have repelled government attack in Heleilat near Jebel Moon

2^nd

Gunmen abducted six policemen in the area of Um Kadada, North Darfur. This took place in the marketplace of El Naim village
Aid workers report heavy shooting El Fasher. UNAMID told Reuters sporadic shooting broke out after a group of up to 1,000 people were seen moving towards the city center, where police used tear gas last week to break up a demonstration of angry investors after pyramid scheme. Death toll rises to 7 for slayings after security forces fired on the protestors during a demonstration
Gunmen kill five in roadside attack in North Darfur 5 civilians were killed and many more injured

APRIL

30^th

Government airplane bombs Gibbashah a village in West Darfur

29^th

Sudanese planes killed 8 civilians and many cattle after dropping bombs in the mountainous region of West Darfur

26^th

Four UNAMID peacekeepers from South Africa were safely released after being held in captivity for 16 days.

25^th

Twenty mounted gunmen attacked Garsila a residential area in Niertete 3 residents were injured

23^rd

Seven policemen killed in Wadi Saleh Garsila in West Darfur
The Rezeigat tribe says 55 of its members have been killed in a clash with SPLA soldiers after searching for new pastures near the border with South Sudan. Also found here

22^nd