The Sudanese army reports that 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected to its ranks. The army stated the move comes as fighting continues more than three years into the war.
Why it mattersThe surrender of paramilitary personnel reduces the manpower of the RSF during the ongoing conflict.
More than 200,000 people have been displaced across Sudan's Kordofan region. The International Organization for Migration attributed the movement to intensifying fighting.
Why it mattersThe mass movement of civilians disrupts local stability and increases the need for humanitarian aid in the region.
Nearly 14,000 people were displaced in August in Sudan's Blue Nile state. The UN migration agency cited rising tensions and clashes in Qaisan and Kurmuk.
Why it mattersWorsening security in these specific districts forces residents to abandon their homes.
Attacks on two villages southwest of the North Kordofan capital killed six people and displaced more than 1,000 residents. The Sudan Tribune reports 215 families arrived on foot.
Why it mattersThe violence forces rural families to flee their villages and travel on foot to seek safety.
Children in Khartoum are returning to classrooms as security improves. Africanews reports that schools remain damaged and suffer from a shortage of teachers and supplies.
Why it mattersOvercrowded classes and lack of materials hinder the quality of education for returning students.