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2023 mass murder in Sudan
Ardamata massacre
Part of Sudanese civil war (2023-present), Masalit massacres (2023–present) and the Battle of Geneina
West Darfur highlighted in Sudan
LocationArdamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
Coordinates13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E / 13.1248750°N 22.1618222°E / 13.1248750; 22.1618222
Date8 November 2023
TargetMasalit people
Attack typeEthnic cleansing
DeathsBetween 800 to 2,000
Injured3,000
Victims20,000 refugees
PerpetratorJanjaweed and Rapid Support Forces
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On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces and Janjaweed massacred between 800 and 2,000 in Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan, although estimates vary. The attack came after the Sudanese Armed Forces's 15th Infantry Division camp retreated to Chad. About 20,000 fled to Chad following the violence. Reports indicated ethnic targeting, specifically the Masalit community.

References

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  9. SudanTribune (2023-11-10). "RSF Kills over 2,000 civilians in West Darfur's Ardamata". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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