Kordofan

Kordofan is a region in Sudan that has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is newsworthy due to the intense fighting, sieges, and resulting humanitarian crisis. Recent events include the Sudanese army claiming to have broken a nearly two-year siege by the RSF on a key town in the Kordofan region, specifically Dilling, which is a vital supply route. The army is redeploying forces to retake territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the RSF. The fighting has led to mass displacement, with thousands of families arriving in cities like Kosti, facing overcrowded camps and dwindling support. A drone strike on a UN facility in Kadugli, Kordofan, resulted in the deaths of peacekeepers. The region's significance lies in its strategic importance in the conflict and the severe humanitarian consequences for its population, including acute food insecurity and displacement.