An international watchdog has called on the United Nations Security Council to take action to protect civilians in Sudan’s Darfur region. The call comes after a series of attacks on non-Arabs by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Arab militias resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians. The RSF, which originated from the notorious Janjaweed militias, has been engaged in conflict with the Sudanese military since mid-April. The recent attack on the town of Ardamata in West Darfur resulted in over 800 deaths, according to the UN refugee agency. Witnesses reported killings, shelling, unlawful detentions, sexual violence, ill treatment, and looting during the attack. The RSF and their allied militias targeted the African Masalit tribe and other non-Arab groups. The attack has been described as an organized campaign of atrocities against the civilians. The conflict in Darfur has been ongoing for years and has resulted in the displacement of millions of people. The United Nations has been urged to intervene and protect the civilians in Darfur, as the situation continues to deteriorate. The international community must take concrete measures, including sanctions against key commanders, to address the gravity of the situation and support accountability efforts in the region.