el-Obeid

Drone strikes attributed to paramilitary forces hit El-Obeid in Sudan following the army's recapture of the city's highway to Khartoum. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been gathering troops around El-Obeid for months, aiming to launch a large-scale assault.

Sudan’s army has claimed control of the Al Sadarat highway, a key route connecting Khartoum and el-Obeid. This move aims to block the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from advancing toward el-Obeid in North Kordofan.

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to cease actions that could cause further harm to civilians in El-Obeid. The appeal includes a push for a broader arms embargo to prevent escalating violence.

A US rights group, Dawn, has urged the UN to impose an arms embargo on the UAE, alleging its support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) contributed to genocide in Sudan. The UAE and RSF deny providing support, but Dawn cites UN and Amnesty International findings linking UAE-supplied weapons to atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Obeid.

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to halt actions endangering civilians in El-Obeid. They called for an end to hostilities, aid access, and good-faith negotiations involving all parties, including the Sudanese army.

A new cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan has killed over 100 people, with vulnerable communities in besieged El-Obeid facing daily drone attacks that hinder aid access.

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles in Sudan have killed at least 20 people, including women and families attending weddings, according to rights groups. The Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers attribute attacks to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing deliberate targeting of transport near Khartoum, Omdurman, and North Kordofan. Drone use has intensified amid the ongoing war, which has caused over 59,000 deaths and displaced 13 million people.

The UN warned of a 'catastrophe' in Sudan's el-Obeid, citing relentless drone strikes, executions, and sexual violence. Save the Children reported over 5,500 displaced children, while a three-year war between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced 14 million people and caused hundreds of thousands of deaths. Amnesty International accused the RSF of ethnic cleansing in el-Fasher.

The article discusses how the fighting for el-Obeid could influence the trajectory of Sudan's war and exacerbate its humanitarian crisis. Control of el-Obeid is highlighted as a critical factor in shaping both military and humanitarian outcomes.

Over 5,500 children have been displaced by fighting in Sudan’s el-Obeid, according to Save the Children. Families in and around the city are facing increasingly difficult conditions due to the conflict.

More than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan's six-month war, primarily from drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The conflict between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and left 30 million in need of aid, with drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Niles.

The UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are besieging Sudan's el-Obeid, conducting drone strikes on civilian infrastructure like gas stations and electricity facilities, causing casualties and displacement. The UN Human Rights Council is addressing the crisis as the RSF, supported by the UAE, intensifies attacks, while the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) defends the city with checkpoints and trenches.

Summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence are occurring in el-Obeid, Sudan. The UN's human rights chief has called for global action to prevent further atrocities.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address escalating violence between the army and paramilitary forces. Civilians face severe humanitarian crises, including sieges and infrastructure attacks, as the four-year conflict has caused widespread displacement and famine.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address the escalating violence between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, now in its fourth year, has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and created severe humanitarian crises, with infrastructure attacks exacerbating resource shortages in the region.

The battle for el-Obeid in Sudan highlights foreign arms involvement and polarized narratives that are delaying peace efforts. Generals are reportedly stalling peace negotiations as the conflict continues.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are massing around the strategic city of el-Obeid, raising concerns of mass atrocities similar to those in Darfur's el-Fasher. The article questions whether sanctions could still prevent potential bloodshed.

Seven European countries have urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately halt their assault on El-Obeid in North Kordofan state. The countries warned of credible signs of an imminent major offensive, as civilians face worsening shortages of food, water, and fuel.

The UN and NGOs warn of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their campaign against the regular army in the region.

The US has raised concerns as RSF forces encircle the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, calling for a negotiated solution and expressing alarm over potential mass atrocities.

The United Nations Security Council has urged Sudan's paramilitary RSF to avoid attacking the city of El-Obeid, warning of potential mass atrocities.

The United Nations Security Council has urged the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan to avoid launching an attack on the city of El-Obeid. The warning highlights concerns over potential mass atrocities in the region.

The UN warns that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may imminently siege el-Obeid, risking atrocities similar to those in el-Fasher. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk emphasized the danger of repeating past massacres, while a coalition of countries urged de-escalation and adherence to international law.

Drone strikes killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan between January and May 2026, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has seen a sharp increase in drone attacks and sexual violence, with 2025 reporting a 600% rise in drone-related deaths compared to 2024. The war, which began in April 2023, has displaced millions and caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Drone strikes in Sudan killed over 1,000 civilians between January and May 2026, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has seen a sharp rise in drone warfare and civilian infrastructure attacks, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis affecting 34 million people.