Ardamata massacre
| Ardamata massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Masalit massacres (2023–present) and the Battle of Geneina | |
West Darfur highlighted in Sudan | |
| Location | 13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E / 13.1248750°N 22.1618222°E Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan |
| Date | 8 November 2023 |
| Target | Masalit people, Tama people, Erenga people |
Attack type | Ethnic cleansing |
| Deaths | Between 800 and 2,000 |
| Injured | 3,000 |
| Victims | 20,000 refugees |
| Perpetrator | Janjaweed and Rapid Support Forces |
On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Janjaweed massacred between 800 and 2,000 in Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan – although estimates vary. The attack came after the Sudanese Armed Forces's 15th Infantry Division camp retreated to Chad between during 6-8 November. About 20,000 fled to Chad following the violence. Reports indicated ethnic targeting, mostly the Masalit community, but also members of other non-Arab groups, notably Tama and Erenga people.