Ten unarmed civilians have been killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al-Nuhud, the second-largest city in West Kordofan state, according to a statement released on Saturday by the Dar Hamar Emergency Committee. The relief group stated that the violence has unfolded since Thursday, with RSF fighters operating on motorcycles to conduct attacks across multiple city neighbourhoods.
The committee described a deteriorating security situation in Al-Nuhud, which has been under RSF control since May 2025. In addition to the reported killings, the group noted that RSF members have continued to intimidate residents, raid homes, and loot local shops. The city is currently suffering from a complete communications blackout, which includes the loss of Starlink services. As of Saturday, there has been no official comment from the RSF regarding these allegations.
This escalation in West Kordofan coincides with recent military movements in the region. On Friday, Sudanese officials reported that the army and its allied forces had successfully taken control of Al-Khuway, located approximately 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Al-Nuhud, following clashes with the paramilitary group. Furthermore, military sources told Anadolu that the army secured control of Ayal Bakhit, northwest of Al-Khuway, on November 7.
Conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF has seen an intensification across North, West, and South Kordofan since October 25 of last year. The broader war, which began in April 2023, has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly 13 million individuals, according to estimates provided by the United Nations.
