Sudan Conflict Escalates: Army Launches Airstrikes as New Wave of Displacement Emerges
Following intensified armed clashes in Sudan, the country’s army has carried out new airstrikes against the Rapid Support Forces’ positions, coinciding with reports of a fresh wave of displaced people from the conflict zones.
According to reports, a military source stated that the Sudanese army targeted Rapid Support Forces positions in the Borno area, northwest of Kadugli city in southern Kordofan state, with airstrikes. This operation came one day after the Rapid Support Forces took control of this area.
Kordofan state has recently become one of the main flashpoints in the conflict between the two parties. Sudanese government officials say the intensity of the fighting in these areas has increased, with civilians suffering the most.
Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs referred to what he called an “assault against civilians” and has called for the Rapid Support Forces to be designated as terrorists. Meanwhile, reports indicate that more than 1,700 residents from the Hajlij area in western Kordofan have been displaced toward the town of Kosti, with a large number of them being women and children.
Local sources describe the humanitarian situation at the displaced persons’ locations as dire, noting limited access to food and essential supplies. These concerns arise amid the ongoing conflict, which has also strained the capacity of aid organizations.
Sudan’s civil war began in April 2023, when disagreements between the army and the Rapid Support Forces over integrating these forces into the national military structure escalated into widespread fighting. The war has so far forced millions to flee their homes and has created a severe humanitarian crisis in the country.
