Why el-Obeid matters as Sudan’s war enters a new phase
Summary
More than 11,000 people, including over 5,500 children, have fled violent fighting near el-Obeid, a key city in Sudan. The United Nations warns that up to 500,000 people could be at risk if the violence grows worse, while aid groups say the fighting is causing serious problems for civilians, including damage to basic services like water and electricity.Key Facts
- El-Obeid is a strategic city in Sudan, important for trade, military logistics, and humanitarian aid.
- The city is under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
- Recent fighting has intensified between the SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), especially in the Kordofan and Darfur regions.
- More than 11,000 people have fled violence around el-Obeid in the past two weeks, with over half being children.
- The conflict now includes drone attacks targeting military and civilian infrastructure like fuel, electricity, and water facilities.
- Displaced civilians face shortages of food, water, fuel, and rising prices due to disrupted services.
- Damage to water systems and limited aid access increase the risk of diseases such as cholera.
- Many displaced people are being forced to move for the second or third time because of ongoing fighting.
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