The Sudanese army has reclaimed a major highway connecting Khartoum to El-Obeid amid a three-year conflict that has caused a massive humanitarian crisis.
Key facts
- •The Sudanese army reclaimed a main highway connecting Khartoum to El-Obeid.
- •The conflict has displaced more than 13 million people over the past three years.
- •Tens of thousands of civilians have been killed since the fighting began.
- •More than half of the total population in Sudan is currently in need of aid.
- •Both the Sudanese army and the RSF have been accused of war crimes.
The Sudanese army announced it has retaken a key highway linking the capital, Khartoum, to the city of El-Obeid. This strategic development occurs as the city remains under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Impact of the Ongoing Conflict
The three-year war between the Sudanese army and the RSF has resulted in the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, and more than 13 million people have been displaced. Over half of Sudan's population currently requires humanitarian aid. The country's health system has been devastated, and millions of children are no longer attending school. Both factions involved in the fighting have faced accusations of committing war crimes and other abuses.
Siege of El-Obeid
Recent military activity has focused on El-Obeid, which is currently besieged by the RSF. While the army's recapture of the main highway could potentially weaken the paramilitary group's position, hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped in the city remain at risk.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera.
