Bara, September 11 (Darfur24)
Field sources have reported an increase in landmine explosions in Bara, North Kordofan State, following the Sudanese army’s recent recapture of the city, raising concerns over the risks posed by unexploded ordnance to returning residents.
Eyewitnesses told Darfur24 that three separate landmine explosions had occurred in Bara, causing civilian casualties.
According to field sources, a landmine exploded at the western entrance to the city at the end of August, damaging a Nissan truck loaded with onions. Two Land Cruiser pickup trucks and a sedan were also damaged in separate incidents, the sources said.
Military sources warned residents against entering areas where fighting took place and which have not yet been cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnance. They urged civilians to exercise caution and avoid suspicious objects and areas affected by previous military operations.
Bara has experienced repeated fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since the war began in April 2023, with control of the city changing hands several times.
Field sources said the city remains largely deserted due to the conflict, lack of basic services, and the risks posed by landmines and unexploded ordnance.
In a separate incident, residents told Darfur24 that a landmine explosion in the Jabra al-Sheikh area of North Kordofan also caused civilian casualties, raising concerns about the spread of explosive hazards in areas recently recaptured by the army.
On July 25, 2026, the Sudanese army announced that it had regained control of Bara and the areas of Umm Sayala, Jabra al-Sheikh, Umm Qurfa, and Al-Baraka following military operations and heavy clashes with the RSF.