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Nearly 2,000 civilians have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan’s North Kordofan state over the past three days as violence intensifies in the region, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Sunday.
According to the IOM, data from its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) showed that the new wave of displacement took place between Nov. 7 and 9, following attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on several towns and villages.
The UN migration agency said the latest displacement adds to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in North Kordofan, where conflict has already uprooted tens of thousands of people.
The IOM reported that attacks in Bara, Sheikan, Rahad, Um Rawaba, and Um Damm Haj Ahmed have forced an estimated 38,990 people to flee for safety since Oct. 26.
Civilians continue to seek refuge in nearby areas, while humanitarian access remains limited due to insecurity.
Since April 15, 2023, Sudan’s army and the RSF have been locked in a brutal power struggle that has devastated much of the country.
The conflict has killed thousands of people and displaced millions, according to UN figures.
Regional and international mediation efforts have so far failed to end the fighting, leaving many Sudanese trapped in areas affected by ongoing clashes.
The IOM said it continues to monitor displacement movements and assess humanitarian needs in coordination with local partners.
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