The Sudanese army has reportedly broken a prolonged siege by the RSF on el-Obeid, a key city, bolstering its position in an ongoing civil war that has devastated the nation. The military's advances include regaining control of el-Gitaina and parts of North Kordofan. With a humanitarian crisis intensifying and millions displaced since April 2023, Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim emphasized the victory as vital for facilitating aid access in the region. The army's recent successes are seen as pivotal, particularly in the strategic areas surrounding Khartoum and leading towards el-Fasher.
The Sudanese army claims to have broken a nearly two-year siege by the RSF on the city of el-Obeid, marking a significant gain in the civil war.
Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim heralded the military's advancements as a "massive step" towards lifting the RSF siege on el-Fasher and providing humanitarian aid.
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