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Over 36,000 civilians have fled Sudan's Kordofan territory eastern part of Darfur since Saturday, as stated by the UN's migration agency.

The key central region connecting the country's Darfur provinces and the Khartoum-Riverine region has in recent weeks become the newest conflict zone in the 24-month civil conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary forces.

Substantial Displacement Numbers

An approximated 36,825 people fled five areas in North Kordofan region between 26 October and 31 October, according to the International Organization for Migration.

The people, mainly traveling by foot, traveled to Tawila, a town west of El Fasher that is currently sheltering in excess of 652,000 evacuated individuals.

Increased Troop Concentration

Citizens of North Kordofan on Monday noted a substantial rise in both RSF and army deployment across towns and villages throughout the state.

Both armed factions are competing for control of El Obeid, the North Kordofan provincial capital and a key logistics and command hub that connects Darfur to Khartoum.

"Today, all our forces have assembled at the Bara front here," commented an RSF member in a recently circulated video message.

Area Residents Describe Safety Fears

A local inhabitant of Um Smeima, located west of El Obeid, reported that the amount of RSF vehicles had increased considerably since the group's seizure of El Fasher.

"We ceased visiting our farms, concerned about clashes," the individual commented.

Another resident, who asked to remain unnamed for security reasons, also confirmed that "there has been a significant rise in army vehicles and weapons west and south of El Obeid" over the last fourteen days.

Global Concerns and Requests

A senior UN official sounded warnings last week about "large-scale atrocities" and "race-driven revenge attacks" by RSF in Bara.

The diplomat cautioned about patterns similar to those in Darfur, where RSF fighters have been charged with mass killings, sexual violence and abductions against non-Arab ethnic groups.

The spiritual head on Sunday called for an prompt truce and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, saying that attacks on civilians and impediments to humanitarian aid "are producing unacceptable suffering."

Sudan's ambassador to Egypt on Sunday charged RSF of perpetrating war crimes in El Fasher and stated that the Sudanese government would not negotiate with the armed faction.

The ambassador further called on the world nations to designate the group as a terrorist group.