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Tawila or Tawilah (Arabic: طويلة) is a town in North Darfur State, Sudan.
Tawila
طويلة | |
|---|---|
  Location in Sudan (North Darfur state highlighted) | |
| Coordinates: 13°30′49.92″N 24°51′40.43″E | |
| Country | Sudan |
| State | North Darfur |
| Elevation | 847 m (2,779 ft) |
| Time zone | Central Africa Time, GMT + 3 |
In 2004, the town was destroyed during the War in Darfur.[1][2] The town has been victimised by militiamen.[3] The United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur was active in the area.[4]
During the War in Sudan (2023), tens of thousands of civilians were displaced from the town following clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.[5] On 19 June 2023, the RSF seized an SAF garrison in killing a number of armed forces soldiers.[6] As of 23 September 2023, The Sudan Liberation Movement (al-Nur) has gained control of the town.[7] In September 2024, it was reported that at least ten children a day were dying from starvation in the town.[8]
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