Sudan: Army and RSF clashes displace thousands in Sirba locality, West Darfur
On August 9, 2026, escalating armed clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces triggered mass flight in the Sirba locality of West Darfur. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 5,975 people were newly displaced from seven villages, including Lakisa and Rofeid. Fleeing deteriorating security conditions, most households crossed the border into neighboring Chad while others sought refuge in El Geneina. Anadolu Agency confirmed this specific daily displacement figure.
Displaced: 5975
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