Siege of Omdurman Tightens, 18,000 Civilians Flee
On March 28, 2026, the intensification of the siege in Omdurman led to the flight of 18,000 civilians. Military operations involving heavy artillery and drone strikes in residential neighborhoods forced residents to cross the Nile toward safer areas. Sudan Tribune reported that the lack of food and water under the siege conditions, combined with active combat, made remaining in the city untenable for many, sparking a new wave of displacement.
Date:
Country: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Severity: HIGH
Source: Sudan Tribune