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RSF Attack in Sudan Village Leaves 38 Dead

7/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a devastating escalation in North Kordofan, Sudan, RSF paramilitaries have obliterated the village of Shaq al-Noum, claiming at least 38 lives. Satellite images reveal the extensive devastation, further complicating humanitarian efforts. A Sudanese businessman, who endured torture at the hands of the RSF, is now urging sanctions against those enabling this brutality, including officials from the UAE.

History

Historical Context

The Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) resulted in over 2 million deaths and widespread displacement, primarily involving the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) against the central government. This historical struggle for resources, particularly oil, continues today as clashes between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army in Kordofan echo past conflicts, threatening regional stability and humanitarian conditions.

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Story summary

In a devastating escalation in North Kordofan, Sudan, RSF paramilitaries have obliterated the village of Shaq al-Noum, claiming at least 38 lives. Satellite images reveal the extensive devastation, further complicating humanitarian efforts. A Sudanese businessman, who endured torture at the hands of the RSF, is now urging sanctions against those enabling this brutality, including officials from the UAE.

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