
Sudanese Army Intercepts RSF Drones Over el-Obeid
Sudanese army air defenses have reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the city of el-Obeid.
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Sudanese army air defenses have reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the city of el-Obeid.

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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) released a video showing their leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), instructing his forces to seize control of Khartoum.
A drone attack by the RSF rebel army in a village in North Kordofan, Sudan, resulted in nine deaths and fourteen injuries. The United Nations fears a major assault on the city of El-Obeid as the RSF attempts to encircle it.

Thousands of civilians are reportedly trapped in El Fasher, a key city in Sudan, with no safe escape routes as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters continue their advance. The humanitarian situation is dire, with residents facing extreme danger and limited options for safety.

The conflict in Sudan's El-Obeid has intensified with drone strikes and reports of abuse, as the Sudanese army claims control of a key supply route while the RSF increases drone attacks.

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A death sentence against RSF-chief Dagalo in Sudan remains de facto without effect, as the country's military future increasingly hinges on the front-line city of El Obeid, with signs pointing towards a de facto division of Sudan.

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The United Nations has raised concerns that at least one million women and girls have lost access to humanitarian support over the past 18 months due to significant funding cuts, leaving many without vital assistance.

El Obeid in Sudan is experiencing escalating drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), indicating a worsening conflict in the region.

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The city of al-Obeid in war-torn Sudan is becoming a new flashpoint, with the RSF militia besieging and bombing the city, making survival increasingly difficult for residents. Experts warn of a potential scenario similar to al-Fashir.

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In Sudan, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants are closing in on the strategic city of El Obeid, raising fears among experts and rights groups of a potential 'genocide-like' event, similar to what occurred in El Fasher.

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Seven European nations have called for an immediate cessation of the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) assault on El-Obeid in Sudan, warning of a potential major offensive and escalating civil conflict.
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The United Nations Security Council has urged Sudan's paramilitary RSF to refrain from launching an attack on the city of El-Obeid, citing concerns about potential mass atrocities.

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Sudanese rights groups have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of conducting drone strikes that killed at least 23 civilians and wounded 19 others in El-Obeid.

Drone strikes on a central Sudanese city have reportedly killed up to 23 people, with local rights group Emergency Lawyers blaming the attack on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have not yet claimed responsibility.
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The Sudanese army has announced advances in the east, recapturing towns from the Rapid Support Forces and forcing some members to flee to Ethiopia, raising questions about the RSF's internal unity.

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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are attempting to gain control of the strategic southern city of el-Obeid from the Sudanese military.
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Concerns are mounting over potential atrocities as Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have massed around the strategic city of el-Obeid, reminiscent of events in Darfur.

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The head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared his fighters are prepared to engage in a decades-long conflict against the country's regular army.

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At least 25 bodies have been discovered in a mass grave in Kurmuk, southeastern Sudan's Blue Nile state. Local authorities have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of killing and executing the victims.
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The UN reports that drone attacks have become the primary cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, accounting for 80% of casualties during the first four months of 2026, amidst the ongoing war between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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Nine people were killed and fourteen were wounded in a drone attack by the RSF rebel army on a village in North Kordofan, Sudan, yesterday morning.
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has threatened that his fighters will no longer be restrained, following accusations of genocide against his forces.
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The United States has imposed new airspace bans and financing restrictions on Sudan's military-led government, accusing it of deploying chemical weapons, specifically chlorine gas, in its conflict against rival RSF paramilitaries.
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A Sudanese court has sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to death in absentia. The ruling comes amidst ongoing conflict in Sudan.

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Die RSF-Miliz versucht, die Stadt Al-Obeid einzunehmen. Das könnte das Patt in dem Krieg in Sudan auflösen. Fachleute befürchten neue Gräueltaten.

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The UN has issued a warning of a potential 'catastrophe' in El-Obeid, Sudan, as the city is under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), drawing comparisons to last year's atrocities in El-Fasher.

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Concerns are rising over a potential massacre in el-Obeid, Sudan, as RSF troops besiege the city, putting 500,000 civilians at risk of atrocities.

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Fears are growing over potential mass atrocities in Sudan as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) gather around el-Obeid, reminiscent of events in Darfur's el-Fasher. Discussions are ongoing about whether sanctions could prevent further bloodshed.

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The United Nations Security Council has reiterated warnings of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan, urging the paramilitary RSF to refrain from attacking cities like El-Obeid and preparing for large-scale population displacement.

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A medical group in Sudan reports that fighters affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed 27 civilians, as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.

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A man has been requested for detention after a teenage girl, aged around 15, died following a traffic accident in Malmö, Sweden.
The UAE is facing accusations of supplying arms to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, as reports of mass graves and starvation emerge from the conflict.

The commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), known as "Abu Lulu" and implicated in the October 2025 al-Fashir massacre, is reportedly free and has returned to active duty despite accusations.

Andy Burnham has stated his intention to save the Labour Party, raising questions about his ability to win in Makersfield.
The state has issued a defense regarding the passports provided to individuals reportedly linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The University of Iceland is holding its annual meeting today, with a focus on interdisciplinarity, streamed live from the main building's ceremonial hall.

A female cyclist in Birsfelden, Switzerland, rode into a group of people on the sidewalk over the weekend, resulting in one pedestrian being severely injured and hospitalized.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on Niger's Russian-backed military government to reverse its sudden suspension of nine French media outlets, citing concerns over press freedom.

A report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) accuses Burkina Faso's military junta of using forced military conscription as a "smokescreen" to secretly detain and abuse dissidents, including a high-profile journalist.
Paris Saint-Germain secured a victory against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal, earning the right to potentially face Arsenal in the final. The match saw an early goal from Dembélé for PSG, contributing to a significant moment in the tournament.

According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Serbia is ranked 104th globally in media freedom, marking an eight-position drop and placing it as the worst in the region.