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Has fighting resumed in Sudan?

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Fighting continues in Sudan, with recent clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) across multiple regions, including South Kordofan and Darfur. The conflict has led to mass displacement, humanitarian crises, and ongoing violence, despite some claims of ceasefires.

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Sudan: RSF claims takeover of Heglig oil field in South Kordofan

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  • RSF claims takeover of Heglig oil field in South Kordofan 7s
  • Heglig oil field is vital for Sudan and South Sudan's oil processing 17s
  • South Sudan relies on Sudan to export its oil due to pipeline limitations 33s
  • Armed forces and oil workers withdrew into South Sudan during RSF attack 39s
  • Fighting has shifted to Kordofan, with Sudanese Armed Forces facing setbacks 51s

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Sudan: RSF claims takeover of Heglig oil field in South Kordofan
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Africanews
2 days ago
Sudan: RSF claims takeover of Heglig oil field in South Kordofan

Recent fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF has shifted to the Kordofan region, where the Sudanese Armed Forces have suffered setbacks against the RSF.

Sudan's RSF holding Darfur siege survivors for ransom, witnesses say
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Reuters
6 days ago
Sudan's RSF holding Darfur siege survivors for ransom, witnesses say

Al-Fashir's capture after an 18-month siege marked a turning point in the war between the RSF and Sudan's army, resulting in what the UN calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis; both sides face war crimes accusations.

Sudan army refutes claim that RSF has seized key city of Babnusa
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Al Jazeera
7 days ago
Sudan army refutes claim that RSF has seized key city of Babnusa

RSF had laid siege to Baba Nusa since early 2024, culminating in its takeover after days of intense battles involving drones and heavy artillery.

Sudan’s army regains territory after offensive against RSF
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Al Jazeera
9 days ago
Sudan’s army regains territory after offensive against RSF

The Sudanese army has reportedly regained control of parts of South Kordofan after an offensive against the RSF, with weeks of intense fighting displacing tens of thousands.

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