Photo : Afolabi Sotunde, Reuters
NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : Afolabi Sotunde, Reuters
IN BRIEF
By Anu Maria Joseph
Nigeria: Death toll rise to 160 in state of Plateau amid militant attacks
On 26 December, Africanews reported that at least 160 people were killed by armed groups in several villages in the state of Plateau. According to the report, armed men, locally known as bandits, have attacked around 20 villages since 24 December. In response, Amnesty International stated: “The Nigerian authorities have consistently failed in their attempts to put an end to these frequent attacks in Plateau State.” (“Many flee their homes after attacks kill 100s in central Nigeria,” Africanews, 26 December 2023)
Sudan: RSF accused of looting in Wad Madani
On 26 December, the residents of a village in the state of al-Jazira accused the Rapid Sup[port Forces (SAF) of looting the region including vehicles. RSF paramilitary group which has been fighting the Sudanese army has captured most of the capital Khartoum and has been advancing towards other regions. Recently, they captured the city of Wad Madani in the state of Al Jazira. According to the report, the group is advancing towards the neighbouring states of Sennar and Gedaref. (“Sudan: RSF militiamen accused of widespread looting in Wad Madani,” Africanews, 26 December 2023)