Will Sudan’s El Obeid Become the Next El Fasher? What to Know.

The Sudanese army has repelled attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan State, including drone strikes in the capital Khartoum. The RSF has renewed its assault on the city of El Obeid, raising concerns about the potential for a new front in the conflict. The army claims to have turned the page on control of western Sudan, but the situation remains fluid. The clashes come amid ongoing violence in Sudan, with the RSF and the army engaged in a power struggle.

The RSF's assault on El Obeid follows recent drone attacks on Khartoum, indicating a possible escalation in tactics. The New York Times explores whether El Obeid could become the next El Fasher, a city that has seen intense fighting. The extent of the RSF's control and the army's response vary across reports. The army asserts it has repelled attacks, while witnesses describe renewed assaults.

The timing of these events is unclear, as is the broader strategic intent behind the RSF's actions. The outcome of these clashes and their impact on the wider conflict in Sudan are still unknown.