Thousands flee Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid

Thousands of civilians are fleeing fighting in Sudan's Kordofan region, seeking relative safety in the city of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. El Obeid is considered a refuge compared to areas directly affected by the conflict. Sudan has been engulfed in civil war between its army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for over two years.