| Ardamata massacre | |
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| Part of Masalit massacres (2023–present) and the Battle of Geneina | |
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| Location | Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan |
| Coordinates | 13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E / 13.1248750°N 22.1618222°E / 13.1248750; 22.1618222 |
| Date | 8 November 2023 |
| Target | Masalit people |
| Deaths | about 2,000[1] |
| Injured | 3,000 |
| Victims | 20,000 refugees[2] |
| Perpetrator | Janjaweed and Rapid Support Forces |
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On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces and Janjaweed[3] massacred between 800[4][5] and 1,300[6]inArdamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan, although estimates vary.[7][8] The attack came after the Sudanese Armed Forces's 15th Infantry Division camp retreated to Chad.[9] About 20,000 fled to Chad following the violence.[6] Reports indicated ethnic targeting, specifically the Masalit community.[10][11]
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