Misterei massacre
Mass killing in West Darfur during 2023 Sudan war / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Between May 27 and 28, 2023, armed Arab gunmen affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces attacked the West Darfur town of Misterei during the Battle of Geneina, killing 97 Masalit civilians after brief clashes with the Sudanese Alliance and Masalit self-defense groups, and destroying the town.
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Misterei massacre | |
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Part of War in Sudan (2023) and the Battle of Geneina | |
Location | Misterei, West Darfur, Sudan |
Coordinates | 13°7′29.55″N 22°9′42.56″E |
Date | May 27-28, 2023 |
Target | Masalit civilians[1] |
Deaths | 97 killed |
Injured | 160 injured |
Assailant | Janjaweed and Rapid Support Forces |
No. of participants | ~300 |
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