Wad An Nora massacre | |
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Part of War crimes during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) and Aftermath of the battle of Wad Madani | |
Location | Wad Al-Noora, Gezira State, Sudan |
Coordinates | 14°30′57″N 32°30′41″E / 14.51583°N 32.51139°E |
Date | 5 June 2024 05:00 GMT+2 – |
Attack type | Massacre, Looting |
Deaths | 150-200+ |
Injured | 200+ |
Perpetrator | Rapid Support Forces |
Defenders | Civilians 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]