Central Darfur

Central Darfur State (Arabic: ولاية وسط دارفور, romanized: Wilāyat Wasaṭ Dārfūr) is a state in south-western Sudan, and one of five comprising the Darfur region. It was created in January 2012 as a result of the ongoing peace process for the wider Darfur region. The state capital is Zalingei. The state was formed from land that had been part of the states of West Darfur and South Darfur.

Central Darfur State
ولاية وسط دارفور
State
Location in Sudan
Coordinates: 12°54′27″N 23°28′21″E
Country Sudan
RegionDarfur
CapitalZalingei
Government
  GovernorVacant
Area
  Total37,114 km2 (14,330 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
  Total2,499,000
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/CDGOV/

On 4 August 2023, the entire state was confirmed fallen and claimed by the Rapid Support Forces after the collapse of the state's capital, Zalingei.

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