Around 14,000 displaced residents have returned to 24 villages in Sudan’s North Darfur region after fleeing attacks and looting during the war, according to local community leaders.
The returns took place in the Wadi Dagash area of Dar Al-Salam locality, where residents said improved security and the restoration of essential services had encouraged families to return to their homes.
Abdel-Naim Mohamed Ahmed, the traditional leader of Salougi village, told Radio Tamazuj that thousands of people had fled the area during fighting around El Fasher and repeated attacks by armed groups.
He said residents had appealed to the TASIS Government of Peace and Unity for protection and assistance before returning.
According to Ahmed, repairs to a water station have restored drinking water supplies, while work is underway to rehabilitate healthcare facilities damaged or abandoned during the conflict.
Abubakar Ibrahim Mohamed, the traditional leader of Ja’aour village, said the TASIS administration had distributed food packages to returning families.
The supplies reportedly included flour, sugar, cooking oil, milk, tea and pasta, providing immediate assistance to households attempting to rebuild their lives after displacement.
Residents described widespread losses during the fighting, including the destruction or looting of homes, livestock and essential belongings.
Ikram Hassan Mabrouk, a resident of Daw Al-Bait village, said families had lost much of their property before fleeing to Dar Al-Salam.
She said returning households had received food assistance but continued to face significant challenges after years of insecurity.
Other residents called for further investment in schools, healthcare and basic infrastructure to make the returns sustainable.
Suad Abdel-Rahman Yagoub, another returning resident, said communities remained concerned about the possibility of renewed violence and hoped that lasting security would allow families to remain in their villages.
The reported returns represent a significant development in parts of North Darfur where displacement, disrupted agricultural activity and the destruction of public services have severely affected civilian life.
The figures and details of the assistance are based on accounts from local community leaders and residents interviewed by Radio Tamazuj. Independent verification of the total number of returnees was not immediately available.
The return of families also highlights the challenges facing the TASIS administration as it seeks to restore civilian services and support communities in areas under its influence.
Residents say continued security, functioning schools, healthcare and access to clean water will be essential to rebuilding their villages after years of conflict.
