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Sudanese armed forces claim gains on Omdurman–El Obeid axis

By , based on Radio Dabanga

Map: El Obeid, Sudan

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) say they have made gains on the strategic Omdurman–El Obeid road. The announcement comes amid persistent fighting in North Kordofan, where Sudanese forces also claim to have tightened their grip on this axis.

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In figures · Sudan

War in Sudan

In October 2026 : 1,205 reported deaths (+63%) · 8.6 million internally displaced · 2026 plan funded at 50%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
01,0002,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

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