Renewed Clashes in South Darfur Displace Thousands as RSF Appoints New Leadership
Violent clashes in South Darfur, Sudan, reported on June 9, 2026, have resulted in several deaths and the displacement of thousands of civilians. This represents the third major outbreak of fighting between local factions since the broader civil war began over three years ago. Concurrently, Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo announced the appointment of a new security and defense council to reorganize his military structure. The ongoing instability in Darfur continues to drive a significant refugee crisis toward Chad.