Ardamata massacre
On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces and Janjaweed massacred between 800 and 1,300 in Ardamata, 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.
| Ardamata massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of War in Sudan (2023). Battle of Geneina and the 2023 Darfur genocide | |
West Darfur highlighted in Sudan | |
| Location | Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan |
| Coordinates | 13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E |
| Date | 8 November 2023 |
| Target | Masalit people |
| Deaths | about 2,000 |
| Injured | 3,000 |
| Victims | 20,000 refugees |
| Perpetrator | Janjaweed and Rapid Support Forces |
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