Thousands Flee Hamrat al-Sheikh as Sudanese Army Advances
A major government counter-offensive against RSF strongholds prompted thousands of civilians to flee the town of Hamrat al-Sheikh. RSF fighters deployed weapons among civilian homes, forcing families to flee into open scrubland or toward safer areas [Thousands flee North Kordofan town as Sudan army advances, RSF raids gold mine](https://sudantribune.net/article/319036).
Date: September 20, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudan Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 5,000
Source: Sudan Tribune