Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan's Kordofan as fighting rages
Intensified fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces across Sudan's greater Kordofan region has forced more than 200,000 people to flee their homes. The International Organization for Migration reported this massive new wave of displacement, as noted in the source. Ground battles and drone strikes continue to escalate, severely impacting civilian populations and cutting off access to essential humanitarian aid.
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudan Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 200,000
Source: Al Jazeera