West Darfur's El Geneina 'Completely Exterminated' By RSF-Backed... Radiodabanga: Sudan
that"more than 440 people have died, and about 800 are injured after attacks carried out by militias and snipers".Thousands of injured people are living in tragic conditions and at least seven people die each day due to lack of medical care, she said.in parts of the city, some of which were decomposing.El Nour told Radio Dabanga that it is predominantly the women who are venturing out to take care of daily needs because the men are targeted by militias and snipers.
Residents of El Geneina reported power cuts and an ongoing communication blackout in the city. Water supplies have been cut off as well. All markets are closed except for the El Zariba and El Ardaiba markets but killing and looting frequently take place inside these two, El Nour warned. This makes it incredibly difficult for people to access food or drinking water.The Governor of the Darfur Region, Minni Arko Minawi, declared Darfur a disaster area and called on the world to send relief materials across all borders and by all available means.
He also condemned the egregious violations taking place in El Geneina and appealed to the sons and daughters of Darfur to work together to preserve the social fabric of the region.
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