Um Baru, November 09 (Darfur24)
More than 2,500 people have fled villages in Um Baru locality in North Darfur State to neighbouring Chad amid deteriorating security conditions, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The displacement comes as parts of northwestern North Darfur face repeated waves of population movements driven by ground fighting and worsening food shortages linked to drought.
In a statement, IOM said its Displacement Tracking Matrix estimated that 2,510 people had fled the villages of Mazbat, Awriri, Lil, Turba and Um Haraz in Um Baru locality due to deteriorating security.
The organization said most of the affected families had crossed the border into Chad, while the security situation remained tense and highly volatile.
The latest displacement marks the third reported wave in less than a month.
On November 2, approximately 2,000 people fled the villages of Kamu and Tuki in Karnoi locality, as well as Mazbat, Ariri, Tari and Um Haraz in Umm Buru locality.
Earlier, on October 24, approximately 895 people were displaced from Qarbura, Jaktura, and Umm Haraz villages in Um Baru locality, according to previous IOM figures.
