Sudanese Army Repels Major RSF Assault in West Darfur
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), supported by allied local fighters, successfully repelled a large-scale offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the strategic Bir Sleiba area of West Darfur. The Governor of Darfur confirmed the repulse of the paramilitary group following intense fighting. This engagement is part of a wider shift in the conflict's intensity toward the Darfur and Kordofan regions as the civil war enters its third year, causing widespread instability.
Date: August 8, 2026
Location: West Darfur, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency