Dozens killed in South Kordofan rebel attacks

Multiple credible sources report that at least 27 people, including four children, were killed in ethnic clashes in South Kordofan, Sudan, with the Sudan Doctors Network attributing the killings to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-N (SPLM-N). The attacks targeted unarmed civilians in Qardud and Abu Hamama near the Otoro tribe’s areas, triggering a new wave of displacement toward Abu Hitan and Kadugli. The group characterized the killings as a violation of international humanitarian law and warned the conflict could widen into broader ethnic violence, as fighting linked to the Sudanese civil war intensifies between the army and RSF-aligned factions. Reports also emphasize the broader context of ongoing hostilities in Sudan since 2023, including clashes between SPLM-N forces and Otoro, and note international calls for pressure on SPLM-N leadership to stop attacks on civilians. Coverage across outlets — including Al Jazeera, AP, and regional sites — underscores a consistent narrative of civilian harm, displacement, and international concern amid Sudan’s protracted conflict.