Conflict · 23 days ago
Sudan’s El Obeid faces escalating siege
🇸🇩 SUDAN — The city of El Obeid remains trapped under a deepening siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), sparking fears of a potential humanitarian disaster. Reports indicate intensifying drone strikes against civilian areas as the front line of Sudan's ongoing war shifts toward the North Kordofan region. International observers warn that the city is at risk of suffering a fate similar to the violence seen in El Fasher.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 59 days · 34 sourcesarabnews.comUNICEF: Sudan's El-Obeid 'massive disaster'hindustantimes.comUN says Sudan's El-Obeid 'massive disaster'theglobeandmail.comSudan is caught in another genocide. Why isn't the world acting?bbc.co.uk'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advancealjazeera.comWhat will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?dw.comSudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'japantimes.co.jpSurrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of waraa.com.trUN warns drone attacks deepen humanitarian crisis in Sudan's Kordofan regionfrance24.comSudan: El-Obeid civilians trapped under RSF siegeaawsat.comDrone Strikes on Civilian Vehicles Kill at Least 20 in Sudan, Rights Groups Saythehindu.comAmnesty report finds ethnic cleansing in Sudan. What does it reveal?irishtimes.comThe Irish Times view on Sudan: the UN needs to act decisivelyjpost.comUN human rights commissioner Volker Turk warns of human rights crisis in Sudan+21 more outlets
Why it matters
The siege of El Obeid threatens to further destabilize the Kordofan region and exacerbate an already catastrophic national humanitarian crisis.
Context
El Obeid is a critical hub for aid and logistics, making its potential fall a severe blow to regional humanitarian efforts.