North Kordofan State sits at the crossroads of Darfur and central Sudan, now in the spotlight as El Obeid faces drone attacks, water and aid shortages, and rising violence amid the Sudan conflict.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned the UN Human Rights Council that fresh drone attacks and siege-like conditions in el-Obeid, Sudan, signal another potential catastrophe. Civilians face ongoing shortages as fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues near the city.
The Sudanese conflict continues as RSF-aligned forces in Darfur and Kordofan are blamed for civilian harm, with new drone and village attacks worsening humanitarian conditions amid calls for ceasefire and restraint.
The RSF is expanding its presence around El-Obeid, raising alarm of potential offensives. The UN and other bodies warn of atrocity risks while drone strikes disrupt civilian life and humanitarian access.
In El Obeid, drone strikes by the RSF have escalated, hitting fuel depots, water points, and aid trucks. The IRC warns deliveries fall short of needs for a city of about 600,000, including 100,000 IDPs. Electricity outages are compounding water shortages as civilian infrastructure comes under attack. The UN and aid groups fear a repeat of Darfur-style atrocities if the attacks continue.