Sudan: tens of thousands displaced by latest front in civil war
## Conflict in Sudan: Displacement and Humanitarian Impact
Conflict in Sudan: Displacement and Humanitarian Impact
Recent escalations in the conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have led to significant displacement in Sudan, particularly affecting the region of southern Kordofan. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has intensified in this area.
Inhabitants of west Kordofan, including towns like Babanusa, have been forced to evacuate due to the advancing RSF. Residents report fleeing with minimal possessions due to the suddenness of the attacks.
The RSF has increased its presence in west Kordofan and has established blockades around Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan. This has resulted in severe shortages of food and other essential supplies, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Recent escalations in the conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have led to significant displacement in Sudan, particularly affecting the region of southern Kordofan.
Individuals such as Khamisa Othman describe extreme scarcity of resources during their displacement. Access to safe drinking water is limited, forcing people to rely on contaminated sources.
The RSF's strategic advances into resource-rich areas of Kordofan, including recent captures in neighboring Darfur, have exacerbated the situation. The conflict has been identified by the United Nations as a significant humanitarian crisis, with both the Sudanese army and RSF facing allegations of war crimes.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
