Civilians flee North Darfur villages amid RSF offensive
The Rapid Support Forces launched a major offensive on the Um Baru area in the Daar Zaghawa region of North Darfur, creating a new frontline. The International Organization for Migration confirmed that 1,430 people fled five specific villages within the Umbro locality in a single day as insecurity rapidly escalated. While some civilians relocated internally, others crossed the international border into Chad to escape the deadly clashes with government forces.
Date: June 28, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Displaced: 1,430
Source: EEPA Situation Report