RSF Attacks in North Kordofan Kill Six and Displace Over 1,000
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated attacks on two villages southwest of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. The raids resulted in at least six civilian deaths and forced more than 1,000 people to flee their homes. Approximately 215 families arrived in neighboring areas on foot, seeking safety from the ongoing violence. The region remains a flashpoint as the RSF attempts to consolidate control over strategic routes.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 1,000
Source: Anadolu Agency