Intense Fighting Reported in Battle for Barah
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaged in heavy combat in the town of Barah, North Kordofan, as part of the ongoing Kordofan campaign. The clashes, reported on August 31, involved heavy artillery and ground incursions, causing significant damage to local markets. The RSF is attempting to consolidate control over transit routes to Khartoum, while the SAF maintains defensive positions. The escalation has prompted new concerns over the humanitarian situation in the region.