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

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