Sudan's Darfur Conflict: Mass Executions and Atrocities Reported

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Sudan's Darfur Conflict: What's Happening?

Key Points:

Mass executions and atrocities reported in El Fasher, North Darfur
RSF fighters accused of killing civilians, including women and children

  • Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese have perished* in the conflict

What's Next?

Will the international community intervene to stop the violence?

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Sudan's Darfur Region: A Crisis Unfolds

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Sudan's Civil War: A Crisis Unfolds

What's Happening?

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