Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Sudan Army Regains Highway Amid El-Obeid Fighting
The Sudanese Army has taken back a very important road that connects the capital Khartoum to the city of El-Obeid.
This road is crucial because it links different parts of Sudan.
The army's move pushes back the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been trying to control this area.
El-Obeid is a big city that has grown even bigger because many people have moved there due to the fighting.
The war between the army and the RSF started in April 2023 and has caused a lot of suffering, with many people killed and many more needing help.
The road is still closed to regular people, and the army's control of it helps them supply El-Obeid and other areas.
Sudanese Army regains control of the highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pushed west, off the strategic highway.
El-Obeid is a key crossroads connecting Khartoum to Kordofan and Darfur.
The war between the army and RSF has killed over 200,000 people since April 2023.
El-Obeid's population has doubled due to displacement, with limited access to food.
- Who
- Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- What
- Fighting for control of a key highway near El-Obeid
- When
- Ongoing since April 2023, recent developments in May 2024
- Where
- El-Obeid, Sudan
- Why
- Strategic control of supply routes and regional dominance
Sudanese Army
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Control of Highway
Sudanese Army
The Sudanese Army has regained control of the key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid, pushing the RSF west.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
The RSF has been attempting to encircle El-Obeid and control the highway for strategic advantage.
- Highway Length
- 400 kilometers (250 miles)
- Population of El-Obeid
- About 500,000 (doubled due to displacement)
- Conflict Start Date
- April 2023
- Estimated Death Toll
- Over 200,000
- Key Cities Connected
- Khartoum, El-Obeid, Darfur