RSF offensive on Al-Fashir triggers mass civilian flight
A renewed artillery and ground offensive by the Rapid Support Forces on the besieged city of Al-Fashir triggered mass civilian flight, according to the Sudan Tribune. The heavy bombardment of residential neighborhoods caused massive panic, forcing approximately 15,000 civilians to evacuate the city. Most of the newly displaced population fled towards the Zamzam camp and Tawila, enduring severe hardship and lack of water along the escape routes.
Date: May 20, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 45
Displaced: 15,000
Source: Sudan Tribune