Troika Condemns Escalating Violence in Darfur
Conflict in Sudan's Darfur region sees death toll rise to 9,000, displacing over 6 million people.
- Violence and human rights abuses in Sudan's Darfur region have escalated, with claims of ethnic cleansing.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces are being urged to end the fighting that has killed at least 800 people and displaced another 8,000 since earlier this month.
- Attacks on civilians by the RSF in west, central and south Darfur have been particularly concerning.
- The Troika, consisting of the United States, Britain, and Norway, are calling for a negotiated settlement through Saudi-hosted peace talks.
- The conflict in Darfur has resulted in about 9,000 deaths and the displacement of over 6 million people, according to U.N. figures.