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Sudan's army seizes town in Kordofan, easing pressure on besieged Al Obeid
World🏛️ PoliticsCenter19 hr. ago

Sudan's army seizes town in Kordofan, easing pressure on besieged Al Obeid

Sudan's military has regained control of the town of Bara and surrounding villages in the Kordofan region, reducing pressure on the besieged city of Al Obeid from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This victory allows the army to secure a critical supply route connecting northern Kordofan to Omdurman, part of Sudan's capital region. The battle involved intense fighting, with reports of heavy RSF casualties and abandoned equipment. Bara's strategic importance lies in its proximity to Al Obeid, which has been under partial siege since the conflict began in 2023. The capture follows recent advances by the army in other regions, reflecting General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's determination to continue the fight against the RSF despite international calls for peace talks.

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Sudan's army seizes town in Kordofan, easing pressure on besieged Al Obeid

Sudan's military has regained control of the town of Bara and surrounding villages in the Kordofan region, reducing pressure on the besieged city of Al Obeid from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This victory allows the army to secure a critical supply route connecting northern Kordofan to Omdurman, part of Sudan's capital region. The battle involved intense fighting, with reports of heavy RSF casualties and abandoned equipment. Bara's strategic importance lies in its proximity to Al Obeid, which has been under partial siege since the conflict began in 2023. The capture follows recent advances by the army in other regions, reflecting General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's determination to continue the fight against the RSF despite international calls for peace talks.

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