Battle of Kabkabiya

The Battle of Kabkabiya took place in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, Sudan, during the 2023 war in Sudan

Background
In May 2015, a clash between militiamen and troops of the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) in Kabkabiya lead to injuries. Attacks on farmers also continued. Kidnappings were also reported and refugees in the area were displaced.

Battle
By 23 April 2023, the town fell under the control of the Rapid Support Forces. Three employees of the World Food Programme (WFP) were killed after being caught in the crossfire at a military base. Two other staff members were injured.