The Sudanese military reported the downing of three drones in the city of Al-Obeid, North Kordofan, early Saturday morning, which had launched attacks against the area. This military action comes amid escalating tensions as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North conduct operations in southern Karmak province, contributing to a humanitarian crisis. Officials from the Blue Nile region mentioned that about a thousand Sudanese have fled into Ethiopia due to these attacks, highlighting the dire situation faced by civilians.

Additionally, around 1,500 displaced individuals have made their way to Karmak city, where efforts are underway to prepare temporary shelters in the neighboring city of Damazin. Local authorities are calling for urgent international assistance to provide food, water, and medical supplies to those affected. The increasing flow of refugees signals a deteriorating security situation and a pressing humanitarian need in the region, which could strain the already insufficient resources in Ethiopia.

In related developments, U.S. officials, including the president’s advisor on Arab and African affairs, emphasized that the United States will not tolerate human rights violations in Sudan. They reiterated calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire without preconditions, urging all parties involved in the conflict to allow unhindered access for humanitarian aid. This pressure comes as the conflict continues to escalate, raising concerns over the potential for wider regional instability and increased displacement of civilians in the coming weeks.