Battle of Kutum

Battle of Kutum
Part of the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) and Darfur campaign
DateMay 30 – June 4, 2023
Location
Kutum and Kassab refugee camp, North Darfur, Sudan
Status RSF victory
Belligerents

Sudanese Armed Forces

  • 22nd Infantry Brigade
 Rapid Support Forces
Units involved
22nd Infantry Brigade Darfur Border Guards
Casualties and losses
75+ civilians killed
90% of Kutum's population flees

The Battle of Kutum was a conflict during the War in Sudan which occurred in and around the town of Kutum in North Darfur. The Rapid Support Forces quickly overran the city, and carried out massacres in the city and the neighboring Kassab IDP camp. The group then attacked neighboring villages in early June.

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