Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, is experiencing a significant wave of displacement as families flee both within the state and to neighboring countries, including Chad, Libya, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This exodus follows a sharp increase in airstrikes by General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF), worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis and deepening the suffering of local residents.
Reports from the Darfur 24 website highlight that many families have sought refuge in areas like Belail to the east, Kass to the west, and various southern localities within South Darfur. Other regions, including Ad Al-Fursan, Kabum, and Rahid Al-Burdi, have also seen an influx of displaced people, reflecting the widespread fear and panic caused by the ongoing SAF airstrikes.
Mohi El-Din Othman, a local resident, described the airstrikes as violently intense, particularly during the night, heightening the terror felt by women, children, and the elderly. He shared that the city falls eerily silent during these strikes, only to be shattered by the deafening sound of shells impacting the ground, shaking buildings and amplifying the sense of dread among the population.
Fatima Saleh Abdullah, a resident of Nyala’s airport neighborhood, explained that she and her family were forced to relocate to Al-Salam neighborhood after their original area became a frequent target for airstrikes. Since the conflict began, their neighborhood has been bombed 11 times, with the latest attack last November, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage, including the destruction of Amna Bint Wahb Elementary School.
Earlier this month, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 43 families had already been displaced from Nyala to both the north and south of the city due to the ongoing aerial assaults.
