Published on 4/25/2026
Bloody tribal clashes in South Darfur state, western Sudan, resulted in the displacement of hundreds of citizens who became homeless after their property and savings were completely destroyed.
Local reports stated that the “Hillat Yahya Doud” area, located west of “Umm Zaifa”, is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe after fires destroyed the largest part of the village, leaving behind rubble and displaced people in the open.
Last Tuesday, the Umm Zaifa area witnessed armed confrontations between the Tarjam and Asnqur tribes, which led to deaths and injuries on both sides.
The tragedy was not limited to the fighting, but rather extended to include the burning of the village almost completely and the looting of residents’ property, forcing hundreds to sleep on the ground and cover the sky amid a complete absence of the basic components of food and clothing.
Absence of relief
Despite the visit of a delegation from the so-called “establishment government” (which was formed by the Rapid Support Forces last July) to the region to assess the extent of the damage, citizens confirmed that the visit did not exceed the limits of inspection and promises, without any tangible relief aid arriving so far.
Local activists appealed to humanitarian organizations and concerned parties to intervene urgently to save the afflicted families in the Darfur region, which is under the control of the Rapid Support Forces.
The United Nations describes the conflict in Sudan as “the largest humanitarian crisis in the world,” as it has caused the displacement of about 13 million people, while half of the country’s population faces severe difficulties in obtaining food.
