More than 1,600 people flee Sudan’s South Kordofan in single day
Summary
More than 1,600 people left the town of Kertala in South Kordofan, Sudan, due to increasing violence by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. This is part of a larger ongoing conflict between Sudan's army and the RSF, causing many people to flee their homes.Key Facts
- On a single day, 1,625 civilians fled Kertala in South Kordofan, Sudan.
- Violence and abuses by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) caused the displacement.
- RSF attacks included forced recruitment of young people, supported by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N).
- Fierce fighting between the Sudanese army and RSF is happening in the three Kordofan states.
- The conflict began in April 2023 and has killed at least 40,000 people and displaced 12 million.
- The army controls most of the eastern and central regions, including Khartoum, while RSF controls much of the Darfur region in the west.
- Many people fleeing the conflict have sought refuge in neighboring Chad.
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