Will Sudan’s El Obeid Become the Next El Fasher? What to Know.
Taking El Obeid would allow the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to consolidate its hold on western Sudan, a significant strategic goal.
Source: Nytimes.com
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/world/africa/el-obeid-sudan-war-el-fasher.html