Thread by @BSonblast

Gineina, West Darfur -- 10:45pm

"Now that telecom is back, let's talk about the reality of what's happening:" -- A THREAD 🧵

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https://twitter.com/albasit78/status/1651319565480087553

"On April 24, the city rose to the sounds of gunfire and blazing fires coming from the west and south.

The fires spread and the gunfire approached until it had taken over the entire city."

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Parties in the conflict:

"The city was attacked by a militia on horseback, motorcycles and cars; they are associated w/RSF & come from Chad, Niger & surrounding areas.

The militia opened fire on the city; they were attacked by SAF & armed resistance groups"

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"The battle moved into the neighborhoods, and it became a cat & mouse game between all fighting parties, differentiated only by their tribe.

Looting & arson continued that whole first day."

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"The next day (April 25), it started all over again, only more intense. The fighting spread to the entire city, concentrated in the souq (market).

By the end of the day, the souq was completely looted, and what's left of it burned to the ground."

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"Gineina became completely devoid of basic foodstuffs. Devastation spread to Gineina Hospital, where the safe was looted, blood bank destroyed as well as all medical equipment.

Doctors' quarters destroyed; Ministry of Health was raided & all vehicles stolen."

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"The local govt offices were looted & destroyed, as well as the police HQ, and Ministry of Finance.

At least 50 people have been killed - including my uncle.

The power has been out since the first day of fighting."

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