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WorldPublished: 5 September 2026 at 10:09

At least five killed as rebel forces shell town in Sudan's South Kordofan

At least five people were killed when rebel forces shelled residential areas in the town of Dilling in Sudan's South Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.

At least five people have died after rebel fighters shelled residential neighborhoods in the town of Dilling, located in Sudan's South Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, a group that monitors the country's ongoing conflict.

The organization reported that forces belonging to the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) carried out the shelling, striking areas where civilians live.

Background

South Kordofan has repeatedly seen fighting between armed factions and government forces during Sudan's broader conflict. SPLM-N is one of the armed groups active in the region.

No further details have been released regarding the number of people injured or the current situation in the town following the attack.

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