WorldEl-Obeid becomes major refuge as Sudan war displaces thousands

Name: El-Obeid becomes major refuge as Sudan war displaces thousands
Uploaded: 2026-08-20T18:58:27.000Z
Description: El-Obeid, which has endured one of the longest ground sieges of Sudan’s war, is facing fresh pressure as thousands flee new fighting. Families describe Rapid Support Forces attacks on villages in southern and western North Kordofan. More than 5,000 families arrived in a week, while one centre shelters over 8,500 families, mostly women and children.

El-Obeid, which has endured one of the longest ground sieges of Sudan’s war, is facing fresh pressure as thousands flee new fighting. Families describe Rapid Support Forces attacks on villages in southern and western North Kordofan. More than 5,000 families arrived in a week, while one centre shelters over 8,500 families, mostly women and children.

Al Jazeera English 2026-08-20 18:58