Renewed violence in West Darfur displaces nearly 18,000
Ongoing fighting and insecurity in West Darfur during the first half of August 2026 led to the new displacement of nearly 18,000 people. The displacements occurred amid a broader surge of violence and humanitarian crisis across the region.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 18,000
Source: UN News