Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
And the move also reduces pressure on el-Obeid, which has been largely isolated by RSF positions, while potentially opening an important trade route for livestock and agricultural products from the Kordofan region,” he added.
- ▪And the move also reduces pressure on el-Obeid, which has been largely isolated by RSF positions, while potentially opening an important trade route for livestock and agricultural products from the Kordofan region,” he added.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:21:37 +0000 |
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NewsSudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-ObeidCapture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army block the RSF’s push to seize el-Obeid in North Kordofan.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoToggle PlaySudan’s army regains control of highway linking Khartoum with El ObeidBy Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026The Sudanese army has announced that it has regained full control of a major highway linking the capital, Khartoum, with el-Obeid, a city that has been under siege by the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).The capture of Al Sadarat highway on Sunday will help the Sudanese army move troops, weapons, fuel and supplies,…
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