Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in North Kordofan as the Sudanese paramilitary forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, or Hemedti, launched a new offensive towards the state capital of el-Obeid. The rapid military advance has left thousands more without access to basic necessities like food and water.
The United Nations reported that an additional 8,631 people were displaced from the besieged city of el-Fasher in North Darfur since last weekend. More than 70,000 people have been pushed out of their homes in el-Fasher since October 26 when the RSF took control after a long siege by government forces.
Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of unimaginable horror. Survivors reported seeing mass executions, torture, rape, and abduction by RSF fighters. They described being stopped from leaving the city under siege and having relatives taken prisoner or killed. Some even saw artillery strikes leaving headless and mutilated bodies on social media.
In a grim escalation of the crisis, famine has been confirmed in el-Fasher and Kadugli, with more areas at risk of famine conditions. An estimated 375,000 people already lived in famine conditions across Darfur and Kordofan, while an additional six million are considered to be suffering from extreme hunger.
The International Organization for Migration warned that the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic and that tens of thousands of starving people will likely die without a ceasefire and safe access. The Sudanese government's failure to address the escalating conflict has left its citizens facing unimaginable hardship and despair.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court announced it is actively investigating war crimes by the RSF in connection with atrocities committed in el-Fasher. Prosecutors described the violence as part of a broader pattern of violence that has afflicted Darfur, citing ethnic-targeted attacks, sexual violence, abductions, indiscriminate attacks on civilians, and attacks on medical facilities.
The ICC has taken immediate action to preserve and collect evidence for future prosecutions. The investigation follows earlier warnings by the Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan about war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
With the conflict grinding eastwards, North Kordofan is bracing for another wave of displacement, as residents fear their homes may be next on the list of military targets.
The United Nations reported that an additional 8,631 people were displaced from the besieged city of el-Fasher in North Darfur since last weekend. More than 70,000 people have been pushed out of their homes in el-Fasher since October 26 when the RSF took control after a long siege by government forces.
Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of unimaginable horror. Survivors reported seeing mass executions, torture, rape, and abduction by RSF fighters. They described being stopped from leaving the city under siege and having relatives taken prisoner or killed. Some even saw artillery strikes leaving headless and mutilated bodies on social media.
In a grim escalation of the crisis, famine has been confirmed in el-Fasher and Kadugli, with more areas at risk of famine conditions. An estimated 375,000 people already lived in famine conditions across Darfur and Kordofan, while an additional six million are considered to be suffering from extreme hunger.
The International Organization for Migration warned that the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic and that tens of thousands of starving people will likely die without a ceasefire and safe access. The Sudanese government's failure to address the escalating conflict has left its citizens facing unimaginable hardship and despair.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court announced it is actively investigating war crimes by the RSF in connection with atrocities committed in el-Fasher. Prosecutors described the violence as part of a broader pattern of violence that has afflicted Darfur, citing ethnic-targeted attacks, sexual violence, abductions, indiscriminate attacks on civilians, and attacks on medical facilities.
The ICC has taken immediate action to preserve and collect evidence for future prosecutions. The investigation follows earlier warnings by the Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan about war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
With the conflict grinding eastwards, North Kordofan is bracing for another wave of displacement, as residents fear their homes may be next on the list of military targets.
This news is absolutely devastating... I mean, what can you even say? Tens of thousands of people are being forced to flee their homes, and it's not just the physical displacement that's horrific, but also the trauma and violence they're experiencing. It's like, we're living in a nightmare where innocent people are being targeted and brutally attacked... 
And the thought of famine conditions spreading is just heartbreaking. What can we do to help? We need to be paying attention and using our voices to raise awareness about this crisis. We can't just sit back and watch as people suffer... 
this is just getting out of hand 
Sudanese government has to do more than just sit back and watch people suffer 
thousands are dying from hunger and thirst 
it's not right that millions are struggling with extreme hunger and famine conditions while others have enough food and water 
international community needs to step up and pressure the Sudanese government to put an end to this conflict ASAP 
the ICC investigating war crimes is a good start, but we need more action being taken 
The situation is just heartbreaking, and it's hard to see people suffering like this.
I'm not saying the government is perfect, but let's not forget that they're human beings too, trying to navigate a super tough situation.
We need to hold ppl in power accountable for their actions. And can we please give some support to those ppl who are already suffering? 
. And what's up with the ICC finally taking action? They should've been doing this months ago 
