RSF attacks kill over 100 in Sudan's Darfur, forcing thousands to flee
Intensified attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's North Darfur have resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis. A local relief committee reports more than 103 civilians killed and over 18,000 families displaced after villages were burned near the Chad border. The violence underscores the expanding scale of the conflict as international concern grows.
More than 100 civilians have been killed and thousands of families are fleeing toward Chad following a series of attacks in Sudan's Darfur region, according to a local relief group. The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seen fighting intensify in North Darfur, with the RSF targeting areas near the international border.
Details of the Offensive
The Tina Local Emergency Room, a community-based relief committee, stated that repeated RSF attacks between December 22, 2025, and January 16 targeted the Tina locality and surrounding villages. The assaults led to over 103 civilian deaths, 88 injuries, and the burning of entire communities. The group warned of a sharp deterioration in humanitarian conditions, citing the collapse of institutions and basic services, and issued an urgent appeal for aid.
Wider Displacement Across Sudan
The violence in Darfur is part of a broader pattern of displacement shaking Sudan. Separately, the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 575 people fled the cities of Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan between January 15 and 17 due to insecurity. These areas have been under siege by the RSF and its ally since the early months of the war. Earlier IOM data showed displacement across Sudan's three Kordofan states surged to nearly 65,000 people in the final months of 2025.
Context of the National Conflict
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has killed thousands and displaced millions nationwide. Currently, the RSF controls all five states in the Darfur region, except for some northern army-held parts of North Darfur. The army maintains control over most other regions, including the capital, Khartoum. The recent offensive near the Chadian border highlights the ongoing struggle for territorial control and the devastating cost for civilians, with regional stability and humanitarian access remaining critical concerns for the international community, including Türkiye.
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