The unit traces its origins from the notorious Janjaweed militias, which in the 2000s helped Sudan’s Army crush a rebellion in the western region of Darfur.
Tag: Sudan
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Hospitals and Aid Groups Become Targets as Sudan Fighting Intensifies
Civilians are caught in the cross-fire, and two rival generals vying for power made it clear their forces had no intention of standing down.
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Battles for Control of Sudan Stretch Into a Third Day
Nearly 100 people were killed over the weekend in fighting between the army and paramilitary forces as the country’s two top generals vied for dominance.
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Sudan Fighting Escalates Amid Fears of Civil War
The civilian death toll is climbing and concern over a broader conflict is growing as rival generals vie for control of Africa’s third-largest country.
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Gunfire and Blasts Rock Sudan’s Capital as Factions Vie for Control
Weeks of mounting tensions between rival military leaders have turned violent, with reports of battles at the airport, the presidential palace and many other parts of Khartoum.