El Obeid

The European Parliament passed a resolution on July 8 addressing the Sudan conflict and RSF attacks in El Obeid. The EU has called for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated as a terrorist group.

The UN claims the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's civil war have committed genocide, including encircling El Fasher to starve its population and reports of rape in rooms with recently killed family members. The RSF currently sieges El Obeid, with experts warning of similar atrocities. The three-year conflict has killed tens of thousands and is described as the world’s forgotten war.

The UN Human Rights Council condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for escalating violence in El Obeid, warning of a risk of mass atrocities. The RSF-aligned Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) called for an immediate ceasefire and political negotiations.

El Obeid in Sudan has become a key battleground in the conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Aid worker Fatima reported recent violent drone strikes targeting schools and fuel stations, killing over 20 people, including students, with 40-45 drones commonly observed during attacks.

Mukesh Kapila, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, warns that the El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher. The warning highlights potential escalation in the humanitarian situation.

Sudan faces a risk of imminent atrocities in and around El Obeid, prompting calls for urgent action. HRW has issued an oral statement urging an urgent debate at HRC62.

The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on July 3, 2026, to address the human rights situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The debate follows an official request by a core group of countries including Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

UNICEF warns of a potential siege in El Obeid, Sudan, where 500,000 civilians face immediate violence risks as the Rapid Support Forces encircle the city. The crisis has worsened, with drone attacks causing 80% of reported child casualties in the area and aid convoys blocked by checkpoints.

A 2026 video shows Sudan's Rapid Support Forces recruiting child soldiers, with both sides in the country's civil war using minors as fighters. Social media platforms like TikTok have hosted accounts glorifying underage combatants, while the UN warns of potential mass violence in El Obeid. Save the Children's deputy country director highlights the link between school closures, malnutrition, and child soldier recruitment.

The Rapid Support Forces have launched a strategic and methodical siege of El Obeid, Sudan's North Kordofan State capital, using drones to target fuel stations and electrical generators. This has caused severe hardship for civilians, including 100,000 to 200,000 internally displaced persons, forcing many to evacuate the city.

Repeated drone strikes in El Obeid, North Kordofan, have killed and injured civilians, damaged infrastructure, and worsened shortages of fuel, water, and bread. Fighting in North Darfur has displaced thousands. Joint Forces claim territorial gains in the region.

A joint letter from Human Rights Watch and civil society urges the United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently address the situation in and around El Obeid, Sudan, emphasizing the need for atrocity prevention and accountability.

The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan warned of escalating violence in El Obeid, risking thousands of civilians and worsening the humanitarian crisis as the conflict continues.

International efforts to address Sudan's deepening crisis have intensified as the United Nations and foreign governments warn of an expanding conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, particularly in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. Concerns are rising that El Obeid could face a similar fate to El Fasher, where fighting has persisted for months.

Escalating violence in Sudan's El Obeid, including drone attacks, is endangering civilians and disrupting critical services, according to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

The United Nations Security Council has raised concerns over a reported build-up of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) troops near El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, warning of a potential ground assault and risk of mass atrocities. The council urged the RSF to halt its offensive against the city.

The UN Security Council has expressed alarm over reports of substantial military reinforcements by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around El Obeid in Sudan, warning of the risk of a potential ground offensive on the city.

The UN's top human rights official has warned that an impending offensive against El Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, risks serious international crimes and exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. The official urged an immediate halt to the violence.

Drone attacks in Sudan killed at least 30 civilians and five soldiers this week, with the deadliest strikes hitting El Obeid in North Kordofan, where the civilian death toll has reached 23. The Emergency Lawyers Group and local sources reported the casualties.

At least 15 civilians were killed and dozens injured in drone attacks on villages and a market in North Kordofan. A separate drone strike on a fuel station in El Obeid resulted in one death and multiple injuries.