Situation dire for Darfuris in East Jebel Marra after clashes, air raids

The Sudanese Air Force reportedly launched intensive air raids on the valley of Jebel Dengo, north of Dady on Monday and Tuesday, following the battle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and armed rebel movements on Sunday. Substantial SAF reinforcements have arrived in Tabit, North Darfur, and they are randomly shelling the East Jebel Marra region. Speaking to Radio Dabanga, listeners from East Jebel Marra said that the area “looks like ashes” after the battle. The bodies of fallen SAF troops are still lying in the open, east and south of the villages of Nimra, Dali and Masalit. “Not only have 85 bodies still not been recovered, there are also dozens of cattle carcasses and wrecked vehicles scattered around the area.” West of Dali, the SAF was able to recover 13 bodies and transfer them to Tabit on Monday. The sources reported too that hundreds of people from the villages of Nimra, Masalit and Sherfa, have fled the battle towards Shangil Tobay. Those from the villages of Dali, Kuto and Hashaba fled to the north, towards Tawila. “The situation of these fleeing civilians is dire since the nights have become very cold and they do not dare to return to their villages out of fear of new aerial bombardments.” File photo Related:Darfur rebel commander killed in East Jebel Marra clashes (4 November 2013)Rebels claim attack on SAF and militia in Darfur’s East Jebel Marra (3 November 2013)