Ardamata massacre
2023 mass murder in Sudan
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On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Janjaweed[6] massacred between 800[7][8] and 2,000[9][4] in Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan – although estimates vary.[10][11] The attack came after the Sudanese Armed Forces's 15th Infantry Division camp retreated to Chad between during 6-8 November.[12] About 20,000 fled to Chad following the violence.[4] Reports indicated ethnic targeting, mostly the Masalit community,[13][14] but also members of other non-Arab groups, notably Tama and Erenga people.[15]
Location13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E
Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
Date8 November 2023
TargetMasalit people, Tama people, Erenga people
Attack type
Ethnic cleansing| Ardamata massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of War crimes during the 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 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[1][2][3][4] |
| Injured | 3,000 |
| Victims | 20,000 refugees[5] |
| Perpetrator | Janjaweed and  Rapid Support Forces |
