Darfur Victims Support Organization
Report on the Aerial Bombardment by the Sudanese Army in Kanari (Kadarik) Village and Mellit Locality, North Darfur State
Period: October 1 to October 4, 2024
October 10, 2024
This report, prepared by the Darfur Victims Support Organization, documents the airstrikes carried out by the Sudanese army’s air force on Kanari (Kadarik) village and Mellit locality in North Darfur State between October 1 and October 4, 2024. The report is based on eyewitness testimonies and highlights the scale of the humanitarian violations inflicted on civilian areas in the Darfur region as a result of these attacks.
First Attack: October 1, 2024, Kanari (Kadarik) Village
At approximately 11:00 AM, the Sudanese army’s warplanes bombed Kanari (Kadarik) village, which falls under the administrative unit of Tabit. According to an eyewitness who spoke to the Darfur Victims Support Organization, the bombing targeted the home of Hawa Abd Al-Shafi Abd Al-Nabi, a 55-year-old woman, resulting in her death along with four other civilians. The victims were:
1. Adam Idris Jado
2. A small child (son of Adam Adam Sandal)
3. Mohammed Adam Sandal
4. Salah Adam Suleiman
Second Attack: October 4, 2024, Mellit Locality
At approximately 10:50 AM, the Sudanese army’s air force launched an aerial attack on Mellit locality in North Darfur State. According to eyewitness accounts provided to the Darfur Victims Support Organization, the bombing caused the destruction of homes, killing six civilians and injuring three others.
The deceased victims were:
1. Mohammed Abkar (Azraq)
2. Mahjoub Mohammed Abkar (Soba)
3. Twin sons of Mohammed Ahmed (Dikhur)
4. Emtinan Al-Tihami Adam Bush
5. Issam Ibrahim Ahmed Hasib
The injured were:
1. Imad Mohammed Abkar (Azraq)
2. Adam Ahmed Abkar (Jaz)
3. Nahda Bashara Abkar
The Sudanese army’s aerial targeting of civilian areas in Darfur represents a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict. It has caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, including homes and agricultural and livestock properties. These attacks are not random violations but appear to be part of a systematic and racially motivated plan against the people of Darfur. This constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Conventions, which safeguard civilians during armed conflicts.
Recommendations:
1. Urgently convene a session of the United Nations Security Council to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and impose a no-fly zone to protect civilians from aerial attacks and the ongoing threat of genocide.
2. Impose an arms embargo on all parties to the conflict, including the army, armed movements, and the Rapid Support Forces, to limit the flow of weapons and the continuation of the conflict.
3. Enforce economic and military sanctions against the leaders of the parties involved in the conflict, holding them accountable for severe human rights violations.
4. Immediately open humanitarian corridors to deliver urgent food and medical aid to affected civilians, particularly as cases of malnutrition emerge in displaced persons camps such as Zamzam, Abu Shouk, and Kalma.
5. Ensure justice for the victims and hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes, preventing impunity. Pressure all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and engage in peace negotiations.
The Darfur Victims Support Organization stresses the urgent need for the international community to take decisive and immediate steps to stop the repeated attacks on civilians in Darfur. There must be a serious international response to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian assistance reaches those in need, and hold accountable those responsible for these heinous crimes.
