RSF offensive and siege on El Fasher triggers mass displacement
An offensive launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in and around El Fasher led to a severe humanitarian crisis. Civilians fled to towns like Tawila and Jebel Marra. While reports cite up to 450,000 displaced, it is capped at 150,000 newly displaced per IDMC rules for a major ground offensive.
Date: June 1, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 150,000
Source: Human Rights & Public Liberties