Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
The Sudanese army has recaptured the town of Khor Hassan in southeastern Blue Nile state from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This area has become a significant battleground in the ongoing civil war, which has lasted for over three years. The Sudanese army claims to have inflicted heavy losses on the RSF during this operation.
- ▪The Sudanese army retook Khor Hassan from the RSF, which had held the town since March.
- ▪Blue Nile state is strategically important due to its geography and natural resources.
- ▪The conflict in Sudan has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced more than 12 million people.
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News|Sudan warSudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSFSudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state, inflicting heavy losses on RSF personnel and military equipment.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBlue Nile state has become a key flashpoint in the Sudanese civil war [File: Hereward Holland/Reuters]By Daniel Khalili-Tari and AnadoluPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Sudan’s army has recaptured a town in southeastern Blue Nile state, a state that has become a focal point in the civil war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that’s been raging for more than three years.The Sudanese army said in a statement on Friday that it…
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