More than 1,600 people flee Sudan’s South Kordofan in single day

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM

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On November 28, 2025, over 1,600 Sudanese civilians fled Kertala, South Kordofan, due to escalating insecurity and abuses by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported this displacement, attributing it to worsening security conditions linked to RSF violations, including attacks on villages and forced recruitment. These attacks were supported by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). The Kordofan states have experienced intense fighting between the army and the RSF, leading to mass displacement. The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, ongoing since April 2023, has resulted in at least 40,000 deaths and displaced 12 million people, with many seeking refuge in neighboring Chad.

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International Organization for Migration (IOM) 30% Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) 40% South Kordofan ×250% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×360% Sudan ×780%

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