Humanitarian groups say over 1,600 civilians fled South Kordofan within just 24 hours as fierce fighting intensified between Sudan’s army and the RSF paramilitary forces. The mass displacement marks one of the largest single-day movements recorded in the region since the conflict escalated last year.
Witnesses report that entire families left their homes in a hurry, carrying only basic belongings as heavy gunfire and shelling approached residential areas. Many of the displaced travelled long distances on foot, seeking safety in nearby towns and border communities.
Aid workers warn that conditions along escape routes are dire, with shortages of food, water, and medical assistance. They say the sudden surge in displaced people is overwhelming existing shelters, which were already struggling to cope with earlier arrivals.
Local authorities fear the humanitarian situation will deteriorate further if the clashes continue. They say the number of displaced could rise sharply in the coming days, as more villages face direct threats from advancing fighters.
International organisations are calling for urgent access to provide relief and for all sides in the conflict to protect civilians. They have also renewed appeals for a ceasefire, warning that continued fighting in South Kordofan risks deepening Sudan’s already devastating humanitarian crisis.