The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in intense clashes in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. These confrontations have resulted in significant loss of life and damage to military vehicles.
Over the past three days, the RSF has mobilized a large number of soldiers from various areas in Darfur to attack El-Obeid. Their objective is to gain control over the Fifth Infantry Division.
The fighting between the army and the RSF escalated, leading to indiscriminate shelling and hundreds of civilian casualties. Residents of El-Obeid have been caught in the crossfire.
Strategic Importance:
Since April 15, the RSF has been trying to enter and take control of the city, while the army continues to protect the command of the Fifth Infantry Division and strategic positions within the city.
El-Obeid holds strategic significance due to its location in the western part of Sudan. It boasts the world’s largest gum Arabic market, along with other markets for crops and livestock. Additionally, it serves as a crucial link in the export route connecting different Sudanese states.
Yesterday, violent clashes erupted in El-Obeid, resulting in injuries among civilians. The situation remains tense, with the most intense confrontations occurring in the southwestern neighborhoods of the city.
Today’s military clashes prompted the closure of shops in El-Obeid’s large market, and citizens sought refuge in their homes due to the heavy army deployment in the city center.
These events underscore the gravity of the conflict and its devastating impact on civilians.
