28 Jul, 00:16··

Drone strikes and abuse in Sudan city.

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Fighting is happening in El Obeid between the Sudanese army and the RSF group. The army says it controls a highway, but the RSF is using drones. Many people are stuck in the city.

The Sudanese army took back the Al-Sadarat highway. This highway connects Khartoum to El Obeid. The RSF group responded with drone attacks. The United Nations is worried about a humanitarian crisis in El Obeid. This situation is similar to what happened in Al-Fasher.

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Highlights

Fighting Intensifies Around El Obeid

Heavy fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF group is happening around the city of El Obeid.

Army Controls Highway

The Sudanese army says it has taken control of a key highway.

RSF Uses Drone Attacks

The RSF group is using drones to attack the army.

Humanitarian Crisis Warned

The United Nations warns of a humanitarian crisis in Al-Obeid.

Al-Sadarat Highway Regained

The Sudanese army says it has regained control of the Al-Sadarat highway.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Fighting is happening in El Obeid, Sudan.
  • The Sudanese army and RSF are fighting.
  • Many people are trapped in El Obeid.
  • The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis.
Sources disagree
Control of the highway

The Sudanese army claims to have regained control of the Al-Sadarat highway.

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The RSF group is responding with drone attacks, suggesting they still control the area.

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Timeline

11h span
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