Patterns of Violence Against Civilians in Darfur

This analysis examines documented incidents in Darfur from April 2023 to present, identifying key patterns and trends.

Geographic Concentration

Violence has been heavily concentrated in:

1. **El Geneina, West Darfur** - The most severely affected area, with systematic destruction of neighborhoods
2. **Nyala, South Darfur** - Ongoing clashes and inter-communal violence
3. **El Fasher, North Darfur** - Increasing tension and sporadic violence

Temporal Patterns

Incidents show peaks following:

• Major military advances
• Breakdown of local ceasefires
• Ethnic mobilization events

Incident Types

The most common documented incidents are:

1. Armed clashes (35%)
2. Violence against civilians (28%)
3. Displacement events (18%)
4. Looting/destruction (12%)
5. Other (7%)

Conclusions

The data suggests coordinated campaigns of violence rather than spontaneous conflict, particularly in West Darfur where destruction follows systematic patterns visible in satellite imagery.