Darfur’s in the news for deadly drone strikes, hospital attacks, and escalating violence amid Sudan’s ongoing chaos and displacement crisis.
Recent attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have resulted in civilian casualties, including children, and increased displacement. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has caused thousands of deaths, widespread famine, and a severe humanitarian crisis across regions like North Kordofan and Darfur.
Sudan's ongoing conflict has displaced 15 million people, with 40% food-insecure. Recent clashes have worsened conditions, especially in Darfur, where famine and disease outbreaks threaten millions. Return movements are increasing, but infrastructure damage and insecurity persist.
In Sudan, ongoing conflict has caused fires and displacement in Darfur, destroying homes and killing civilians. Meanwhile, Morocco faces severe flooding after record rainfall, displacing thousands and damaging infrastructure. Both crises highlight ongoing regional instability and humanitarian needs.
The UN reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out mass killings, sexual violence, abductions, and other war crimes during their offensive on El Fasher in October 2025. Over 6,000 people were killed in the first three days, with widespread violations against civilians based on ethnicity. The report calls for accountability.
Reading in schools has sharply declined, with many classrooms no longer requiring full books. Experts warn this erodes critical skills and cultural knowledge, prompting calls for legislative action to restore full-book reading requirements in curricula.
The UN reports a surge in civilian deaths and war crimes in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with over 11,300 civilians killed in 2025. Human rights violations, including ethnic violence and sexual violence, have intensified amid fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF. Recent sanctions target RSF commanders involved in atrocities.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked and seized the town of Misteriha in North Darfur, killing at least 28 and displacing nearly 2,700. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has caused thousands of deaths and widespread displacement, with recent violence intensifying tribal tensions and humanitarian crises.
Recent fighting between Sudanese forces and RSF fighters has intensified along the Sudan-Chad border, resulting in casualties on both sides, including civilians. A drone strike killed at least 16 civilians in Mabrouka, while heavy clashes in El Tina have caused dozens of injuries and displacement. Chad has closed its border amid ongoing violence.
On March 20, 2026, a drone strike hit Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killing 70 people including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor. The attack injured 146 others and severely damaged the hospital, rendering it non-functional. This marks the 213th attack on healthcare facilities since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, with over 2,000 fatalities reported.
A strike on Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur killed 70, including children and women, and injured 146. The attack rendered the hospital non-functional, worsening Sudan's ongoing humanitarian crisis. Both sides blame each other, with the military denying targeting the facility. The war has caused thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.
Recent reports detail widespread sexual violence in Sudan's Darfur region, with over 3,396 cases treated by MSF since 2024. Armed groups, especially RSF, use sexual violence as a weapon of war, targeting civilians during daily activities. The crisis continues with little accountability, exacerbating humanitarian suffering.
Libya has seen a significant easing of conflict, with recent agreements on a unified budget and joint military exercises involving forces from both the eastern Libyan National Army and the UN-recognized government. The exercises, supported by the US and Italy, mark a step toward military integration after years of division and conflict. Meanwhile, investigations reveal ongoing financial and military support networks linked to Haftar's forces, including illicit arms transfers and influence over Libya's economy. Satellite images also show new drone activity at Al Khadim airbase, indicating continued military developments.
A report by The Sentry links Libyan businessman Ahmed Gadalla to financing Haftar's failed offensive, supporting Russian mercenaries and illicit financial activities. Gadalla's influence has expanded across eastern Libya's financial system, with ongoing efforts to procure arms for Sudan amid regional instability. Western calls for sanctions grow.
Sudan has entered its fourth year of war between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), causing the displacement of 13 million people and widespread famine. The conflict has killed at least 59,000 people and pushed parts of the country into famine, with 34 million needing aid. International ceasefire efforts have failed, and regional powers are fueling the conflict.
Women in Sudan continue to suffer sexual violence amid ongoing conflict. A young inventor has developed a protective device for women, while reports detail widespread atrocities by paramilitary forces. The conflict has displaced millions and worsened humanitarian conditions, with no immediate end in sight.