Wad An Nora massacre

Wad An Nora massacre
Part of War crimes during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) and Aftermath of the battle of Wad Madani
Gezira State, Sudan
LocationWad Al-Noora, Gezira State, Sudan
Coordinates14°30′57″N 32°30′41″E / 14.51583°N 32.51139°E / 14.51583; 32.51139
Date5 June 2024
05:00 GMT+2 –
Attack type
Massacre, Looting
Deaths150-200+
Injured200+
PerpetratorRapid Support Forces
DefendersCivilians of Wad Al-Noora, Sudanese Air Force

The Wad Al-Noora massacre started at around 05:00 (GMT+2) on 5 June 2024, when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state twice, killing at least 100 civilians. The massacre followed after the RSF sieged and opened fire on the village.[1]

  1. ^ "RSF commits massacre in Al-Jazirah village, leaving nearly 100 dead". Sudan Tribune. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.