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 | Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan |
| Coordinates | 13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E / 13.1248750°N 22.1618222°E |
| Date | 8 November 2023 |
| Target | Masalit people |
Attack type | Ethnic cleansing |
| Deaths | Between 800 to 2,000 |
| Injured | 3,000 |
| Victims | 20,000 refugees |
| Perpetrator | Janjaweed and Rapid Support Forces |
On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces 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. About 20,000 fled to Chad following the violence. Reports indicated ethnic targeting, specifically the Masalit community.