"They Shot at Us as We Fled"

Government Attacks on Civilians in West Darfur in February 2008

Map of Northern West Darfur

I. Summary

II. Recommendations

To the Sudanese government

To rebel groups and former rebel groups

To the United Nations Security Council and UN Member States

To the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur

To the International Criminal Court

III. Methodology

IV. Background to February Attacks

V. Attacks on Civilians by Government and Militia, February 2008..

February 8, Abu Suruj

February 8, Sirba

February 8, Silea

February 18, 19, and 22, Jebel Mun

Continuing insecurity in the border area

VI. Violations of International Humanitarian Law..

Applicable Standards of International Humanitarian Law..

Government Violations in the West Darfur Attacks

Criminal responsibility

VII. International responses to the February attacks