Sudan: RSF Attacks in Sudan’s El Gezira Cause Mass Exodus, Hundreds of Youths Detained

Wad Madani — Battles between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near Wad Madani, capital of El Gezira, have forced nearly 15.000 people to flee the besieged city. Clashes have also been reported from Rufaa. The governor of El Gezira has ordered the detention of alleged supporters of the RSF. Many young men hailing from Darfur and Kordofan have been held.

There are conflicting reports about RSF paramilitaries entering the eastern neighbourhoods of Wad Madani. State employees…