Clashes and Airstrikes in Um Arada Force Thousands to Flee
Clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF, including airstrikes and drone attacks in Um Arada, North Kordofan, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 civilians. According to the IOM, the violence displaced 4,200 people from the town and surrounding areas over a two-day period in mid-August.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Displaced: 4,200
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat