What groups in darfur were being persecuted?

In Darfur, the primary groups being persecuted were the non-Arab ethnic groups, particularly the Fur, Masalit, and Zaghawa. The conflict, which began in 2003, involved the Sudanese government and allied militia groups, such as the Janjaweed, targeting these communities in a campaign characterized by violence, displacement, and human rights abuses. The persecution was driven by a combination of ethnic tensions, competition over resources, and political power struggles. This led to widespread atrocities, including killings, rapes, and the destruction of villages.