Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Kill at Least 28 in Darfur Attack

Assault targets tribal leader stronghold, medical group reports

Feb. 24, 2026 at 11:34am

Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out an attack on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader, leaving at least 28 people dead, according to a medical group.

Why it matters

The Darfur region of Sudan has long been plagued by violence between government forces, rebel groups, and ethnic militias, with civilians often bearing the brunt of the conflict. This latest attack highlights the ongoing instability and violence in the region.

The details

The attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group that has been accused of human rights abuses in Darfur. The RSF targeted a stronghold of a tribal leader, leading to clashes that resulted in at least 28 deaths.

  • The attack occurred on February 24, 2026.

The players

Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

A Sudanese paramilitary group that has been accused of human rights abuses in the Darfur region.

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The takeaway

The ongoing violence in Darfur continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, underscoring the need for a lasting political solution to the conflict in the region.