[The New Humanitarian] Geneva -- The death toll from attacks by Arab militias in Sudan's Darfur region has risen to more than 200. Clashes commenced on 22 April after two Arabs were found dead near the town of Kreinik, which is in West Darfur state and is mostly populated by the non-Arab Masalit group. Militias - allegedly backed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - raided Kreinik in retaliation, destroying houses, schools, and clinics. The fighting then spilled into West Darfur's capital, El Geneina, forcing the closure of the city
