Displaced civilians from Sudan’s Kordofan region have arrived in Khartoum. More than 500 families have fled intensifying clashes between the Sudanese army and the terrorist organisation Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The increase in hostilities coincides with the army’s push to solidify its hold on Khartoum and advance westward toward Darfur.
KHARTOUM NOVEMBER 17: Displaced civilians from Sudan’s Kordofan region have arrived in Khartoum after enduring gruelling journeys in search of safety. More than 500 families have fled intensifying clashes between the Sudanese army and the terrorist organisation Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The increase in hostilities coincides with the army’s push to solidify its hold on Khartoum and advance westward toward Darfur. Clashes between the Sudanese army and the RSF terrorists have intensified as both sides aim to capture strategic locations that would secure supply lines for their forces in major urban centers across North, South, and West Kordofan.
Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan, has been under RSF siege for over a year, causing severe shortages. Families from towns such as Bara in North Kordofan have also faced violence as the RSF consolidates control, forcing residents out.
Aid centres in Khartoum, including schools like one in Omdurman, are providing assistance, but resources remain scarce. Many of the displaced rely on humanitarian support and are living in precarious conditions.
Women and children make up most of those seeking refuge, with reports of men being detained or killed by the RSF during their escape. Famine is confirmed in parts of Kordofan, raising fears of worsening conditions.
Despite the challenges, more civilians are expected to make the perilous journey in the coming days.
