Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-08-13T19:53:21.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on ongoing military developments in Sudan, detailing how the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups have advanced into the strategic border town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state, following the Sudanese army's withdrawal, and describing a separate attack on Jabra al-Sheikh in North Kordofan that the army claims to have repelled. The article aims to inform readers about the shifting control of key locations amid the continuing conflict, its human toll, and the broader impact on civilians and infrastructure.

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