Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia
Summary
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies have entered the town of Kurmuk near the Ethiopia border after the Sudanese army began to pull back. The town is important because it connects Ethiopia with parts of Sudan. Fighting continues in other parts of Sudan as the conflict between the RSF and the army, which began in April 2023, causes many deaths and displaces millions.Key Facts
- The RSF and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N) entered Kurmuk in Blue Nile State as the army withdrew.
- Kurmuk is a key border town linking Ethiopia and the Nile Valley region.
- The RSF said it caused heavy losses to army forces, took weapons, and seized the town.
- The local administration reported heavy attacks on Kurmuk for three days, including drone strikes and artillery shelling.
- The Sudanese army says it repelled an RSF attack on Jabra al-Sheikh, a major town in North Kordofan.
- The RSF used drones, heavy artillery, and over 250 combat vehicles in attacks targeting several cities.
- The conflict in Sudan started in April 2023 over plans to merge the RSF into the regular army.
- Tens of thousands have died, and nearly 15 million people have been displaced or forced from their homes due to the fighting.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
