Climate change and drone attacks exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan

In Sudan , clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified in North Kordofan and parts of Blue Nile state. The fighting has forced thousands of civilians to flee amid the planting season. Since war broke out between the two factions and their allied militias in April 2023, both sides have fought for power . However, neither has managed to establish control over the entire country. The SAF, the nation's official army, is in control of Sudan's north and center, including the capital, Khartoum, while the RSF maintains its presence in the western Darfur region and parts of the south.