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Over 36,000 civilians have escaped Sudan's Kordofan territory eastern sector of Darfur beginning Saturday, as reported by the UN's migration agency.

The important central zone separating the country's Darfur regions and the Khartoum-Riverine area has over recent weeks become the newest conflict zone in the 24-month civil conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary forces.

Massive Evacuation Statistics

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

The people, most on foot, traveled to Tawila, a town west of El Fasher that is currently housing more than 652,000 evacuated individuals.

Heightened Forces Deployment

Residents of North Kordofan on Monday described a significant increase in both RSF and army presence across communities throughout the state.

Both military groups are contesting control of El Obeid, the North Kordofan regional capital and a important strategic and command hub that connects Darfur to Khartoum.

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

Local Residents Describe Safety Fears

A area citizen of Um Smeima, located west of El Obeid, reported that the quantity of RSF vehicles had risen significantly since the group's takeover of El Fasher.

"We ceased visiting our farms, afraid of confrontations," the local stated.

Another inhabitant, who sought confidentiality for safety concerns, also reported that "there has been a significant rise in army vehicles and weapons west and south of El Obeid" over the previous fortnight.

World Warnings and Calls

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

The representative alerted to patterns similar to those in Darfur, where RSF fighters have been alleged to commit mass killings, sexual violence and abductions against certain racial groups.

The religious leader on Sunday urged an quick cessation of hostilities and the establishment of relief routes in Sudan, saying that attacks on civilians and impediments to humanitarian aid "are creating unacceptable suffering."

Sudan's ambassador to Egypt on Sunday charged RSF of carrying out war crimes in El Fasher and stated that the Sudanese government would not negotiate with the paramilitary group.

The ambassador further called on the international community to categorize the group as a terrorist group.