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Jul 26, 2026

Sudan's army recaptures strategic highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid, easing RSF siege

The Sudanese Armed Forces announced it has regained full control of the major highway connecting Khartoum to El-Obeid in North Kordofan State, capturing key towns including Umm Qarfa and Juraikh. The advance aims to break the months-long siege of El-Obeid by the rival Rapid Support Forces, though RSF responded with drone strikes on the city.

Jul 26, 2026·6 sources

May 6, 2026

Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on Khartoum airport

Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of being behind recent drone strikes on Khartoum airport, claiming the attacks were launched from Ethiopian territory using UAE-supplied drones. Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia in response to the incident.

May 6, 2026·3 sources

Top claims

▪The Sudanese army regained control of the Al Sadarat highway, a 350-kilometer strategic route linking Khartoum and Omdurman to El-Obeid.
▪The Rapid Support Forces control the Darfur region, where its aligned government sits in Nyala, alongside parts of the Kordofan and Blue Nile regions.
▪The conflict in Sudan has forced more than 14 million people to flee their homes, creating the world's largest displacement crisis.

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