Archive · 5 Nov 2025
UN Confirms 40 Dead in Funeral Attack in El-Obeid, Sudan
In the African country of Sudan, a city called El-Obeid experienced a terrible event where 40 people were killed during a funeral.
The United Nations shared this sad news.
This happened as two groups fighting in Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army, are having more and more problems in the area.
The RSF recently took control of another city, and now they are getting ready to attack El-Obeid.
The UN is worried about how bad the situation is getting and is calling for the fighting to stop so that civilians can be protected.
Other reports mention terrible violence and abuse, including rape, happening in different parts of Sudan due to this conflict.
International groups are trying to help stop the fighting.
An attack on a funeral in El-Obeid, Sudan, resulted in the deaths of 40 civilians.
The UN's humanitarian office confirmed the incident, noting a worsening security situation in the Kordofan region.
The attack occurred as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) appeared poised to launch an offensive on El-Obeid.
The RSF recently captured El-Fasher, consolidating control over state capitals in Darfur.
The UN called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to protect civilians.
- Who
- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are poised to launch an offensive; perpetrators of the funeral attack are unspecified but local sources report the incident.
- What
- An attack on a funeral gathering killed 40 civilians, amid escalating regional tensions and RSF preparations for an offensive.
- When
- The UN statement was made on Wednesday; the attack on the funeral occurred 'yesterday' relative to the statement.
- Where
- El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State in central Sudan.
- Why
- Escalating regional tensions and potential RSF offensive following their capture of El-Fasher, and broader conflict between the RSF and the army since 2023.
Sudanese Army & Allies
RSF & Allies
Ceasefire Efforts
Sudanese Army & Allies
The army-backed defense minister stated that while they appreciate US truce proposals, preparations for war are ongoing, deeming their preparations a legitimate national right. Army-aligned authorities had previously rejected a truce proposal that excluded both the army and RSF from a transitional political process.
RSF & Allies
The RSF is preparing to launch an offensive on El-Obeid. The RSF has been accused of atrocities, including rape and mass sexual violence, and has been accused by the UN of receiving arms from the UAE, though the UAE denies this.
International Support
Sudanese Army & Allies
The Sudanese army has reportedly received support from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran, according to observers.
RSF & Allies
The UAE is accused by the UN of supplying arms to the RSF, which it denies.
- Location
- El-Obeid, North Kordofan State, Sudan
- Fatalities
- 40 civilians
- Injured
- Dozens
- Event Type
- Attack on a funeral gathering
- Attributing Agency
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Date of UN Statement
- Wednesday
