Rebel Attack and Retaliation

On May 10, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), a Darfuri rebel group, attacked Khartoum in an attempt to topple the Sudanese regime. The government has reportedly stopped the attempt.

In retaliation to the attacks, there are reports of widespread atrocities against Darfuri civilians.

Reports indicate that the government is detaining, torturing and killing Darfuris in and around Khartoum, and that janjaweed militias have commenced attacks in North Darfur. The international community must demand an immediate end to atrocities, speed up deployment of peacekeepers, and make clear to all sides that there is no violent solution to this conflict.

See below for updates on the attacks and retaliation as they become available:

• Summary of Accounts from Khartoum and Darfur Following May 10 Attack
• International Reactions to JEM Attack
• Save Darfur Statement in Response to the Attacks
• Read Reports from the Ground on Our Blog

News Reports

• Rights group concerned at mass arrests in Khartoum
• Official: Chad closes border with Sudan
• Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack
• Darfur rebel leader vows more attacks on Khartoum