Joint Force Announces Heavy Losses Inflicted on Militia in Al-Tina

The Joint Force of armed movements in Darfur announced on Monday that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia suffered heavy losses after repelling their attack on the town of Al-Tina, located on the western border of North Darfur State with Chad.

The spokesperson for the Joint Force, Mutawakkil Ali Wakil, stated in a press release that “the Armed Forces, the Joint Force, and the Popular Resistance were able this morning to repel a treacherous attack launched by the rebel militia on the Al-Tina area in North Darfur State.”

He explained that the attacking force suffered significant losses in equipment and personnel, including the destruction of approximately three combat groups with 57 vehicles and their crews, in addition to the capture of 39 other vehicles in good condition and fully equipped.

He indicated that the operation resulted in the death of the attack commander, the neutralization of a large number of RSF members, and the excape of the remaining forces beyond the area’s borders. Platforms loyal to the joint force broadcast videos showing the destruction of a large number of combat vehicles and the capture of others in good condition, along with the neutralization of dozens of personnel.

The border town of Al-Tina stands out as a major flashpoint due to its strategic location and its importance as a trade and humanitarian corridor between Darfur and eastern Chad.