Sudan Conflict Sees Army Repel RSF Attack in North Kordofan as Over 20 Civilians Die in Blue Nile Clashes
The Sudan conflict remains marked by intense fighting across multiple regions, with the Sudanese army repelling a paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attack while civilian casualties mount in separate clashes.
Recent Military Clashes in North Kordofan
Sudanese army repelled an RSF attack targeting the Jabra al-Sheikh area in North Kordofan, according to military sources. [1] Clashes continue in the state amid broader insecurity. [1] Continuing attacks and insecurity in northern North Kordofan have driven an estimated 15,000 families to displace into El Obeid over the past three weeks. [4] This movement strains displacement sites and services in the city. [4] Multiple waves of drone strikes have been reported across El Obeid city today. [4] The Sudanese army's repulsion of the RSF advance in the Jabra al-Sheikh area highlights ongoing efforts to maintain control in North Kordofan. [1] Insecurity in northern parts of the state continues to push additional families toward El Obeid. [4] Partners estimate the scale of recent displacement into the city at about 15,000 families within three weeks. [4] Such inflows add pressure to already overstretched sites and basic services. [4]
Civilian Toll in Blue Nile State
Clashes in Blue Nile state's Geisan town killed over 20 civilians, injured many others, and displaced about 2,500 people, per UN reports. [2] Local sources report that more than 20 civilians were killed and many others injured yesterday in clashes in Geisan town. [4] Increased violence displaced about 2,500 people from the town yesterday, according to IOM. [4] The escalation in violence in southeastern Sudan has produced these casualties and movements. [2] OCHA has documented the toll from the clashes in Geisan. [4] The incidents underscore how fighting imperils civilians in Blue Nile State. [4] About 2,500 residents left Geisan amid the violence. [4] Many others sustained injuries during the clashes. [2]
Sudanese civilians flee clashes in Blue Nile that killed over 20 people according to the UN. — Source: anadolu
Renewed RSF Assault on al-Obeid
RSF renewed its assault on Sudan's al-Obeid city as multiple waves of drone strikes hit the city. [3] Witnesses reporting drone strikes also occurring in the capital. [3] The renewed offensive comes alongside these aerial attacks. [3] Multiple waves of drone strikes have been reported across El Obeid city today. [4] The RSF assault targets the city while insecurity persists elsewhere in North Kordofan. [3] Witnesses describe the strikes reaching the capital as well. [3] This development adds to the pattern of attacks in the Sudan conflict. [3]
Drone Strikes Reported Across Key Areas
Multiple waves of drone strikes have been reported across El Obeid city today. [4] Witnesses reporting drone strikes also occurring in the capital. [3] The strikes coincide with the RSF's renewed assault on al-Obeid. [3] OCHA notes the timing of these strikes amid continuing attacks in northern North Kordofan. [4] Such incidents contribute to the overall insecurity driving displacement. [4] Reports from witnesses confirm the reach of the strikes beyond El Obeid. [3]
Sudanese army repels RSF attack in North Kordofan amid ongoing clashes and civilian displacement. — Source: ocha
Displacement and Humanitarian Pressure
Continuing attacks and insecurity in northern North Kordofan have driven an estimated 15,000 families to displace into El Obeid over the past three weeks. [4] The continued influx is putting more pressure on already overstretched displacement sites and basic services. [4] Violence across Sudan continues to imperil civilians and drive displacement. [4] In Blue Nile State, the clashes in Geisan added about 2,500 newly displaced people. [4] The combined effects strain resources in receiving areas like El Obeid. [4] Partners have tracked the three-week movement of families into the city. [4] OCHA warns that such patterns persist across the country. [4]
UN Calls for Protection and Aid Access
OCHA warns that violence across Sudan continues to imperil civilians, drive displacement, and calls for protection of civilians, civilian infrastructure, and unhindered aid access. [4] OCHA calls on all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and to allow aid to reach people quickly, safely and without obstruction, for as long as needed. [4] OCHA also urges donors to provide additional funding for the humanitarian response. [4] This year's humanitarian appeal for Sudan remains about 41 per cent funded, with US$1.2 billion received against the $2.9 billion required. [4] The organization highlights the heavy toll on civilians in states including Blue Nile and North Kordofan. [4] Appeals emphasize the need for unimpeded humanitarian assistance amid ongoing clashes. [4]
What to watch next centers on OCHA's continued emphasis on protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure while seeking additional funding to address the humanitarian appeal that remains about 41 per cent funded.
