West Kordofan, the Sudanese state center of El Obeid and El Nahud, faces mine collapses, rising hunger, and war-driven upheaval as conflict spills into daily life.
A broad drought and disrupted harvests threaten millions in Sudan, with aid groups warning of rising malnutrition and possible famine. Supplies remain constrained as conflict, rising prices, and limited humanitarian access amplify hunger across Darfur and neighboring regions.
The Sudan war between the SAF and RSF continues to devastate civilians. International aid is shrinking as funding dries up, leaving millions hungry and displaced. Humanitarian pipelines risk collapse without urgent donor support, while return movements complicate relief efforts.
A series of mine collapses in West Kordofan, Sudan, have left dozens dead and many more missing. The Al-Zraa/Al-Zara mines near El-Nahud are under RSF control. Rescue efforts face equipment shortages and safety concerns amid informality in mining work.
Informal gold mining in Sudan has seen a deadly collapse at the Awny area near the Egypt border. Initial reports confirm multiple deaths and many injuries as rescuers work with limited equipment amid ongoing war and economic chaos.