Drone Strike in Kadam, West Kordofan Causes Displacement
In late June 2026, intensifying violence and a deadly drone strike in the Kadam area of West Kordofan killed at least eight civilians. The escalating clashes between rival forces triggered immediate civilian flight. According to a UN spokesperson report from July 2, this specific wave of violence resulted in 2,200 newly displaced people in the South and West Kordofan regions as families sought safety from the fighting.
Date: June 28, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 8
Displaced: 2,200
Source: United Nations