Damazin, April 08 (Darfur24)
The United Nations Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) reported on Tuesday that the number of internally displaced persons in Blue Nile State has surged to 28,020, marking an 18 percent increase within just ten days compared to 23,735 recorded on March 25.
The rise in displacement comes amid a deteriorating security situation in the state, following intense fighting between the Sudanese army, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu. The clashes recently resulted in the “Founding” alliance forces taking control of the strategic town of Kurmuk.
According to DTM data, the largest waves of displacement originated from Baw locality, which recorded 13,130 displaced people, followed by Kurmuk with 10,310, and Qaysan with 4,580.
Displaced families have spread across six localities within the state. Damazin received the highest number, hosting approximately 12,895 people, followed by Baw with 9,940, Al-Rusayris with 3,290, and Qaysan with 1,405. Smaller numbers were recorded in Al-Tadamun (200) and Wad Al-Mahi (290).
The data showed that the vast majority of displaced people, about 87 percent, are sheltering in informal gathering sites, while 9 percent have taken refuge in schools and public buildings. Around 5 percent are hosted by local communities.
The DTM attributed the increase to ongoing insecurity across several مناطق in the state, warning that displacement is likely to continue if tensions persist.
The agency stated that it will continue to closely monitor developments and provide early warnings on displacement trends across Sudan.