Conflict & Security
Sudanese army announces control of two areas in Kordofan
September 17, 2026 at 01:03 PM
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The Sudanese army announced control of two areas in North and South Kordofan as part of a wide ground operation to encircle Rapid Support Forces positions.
- An army source announced that forces seized Al-Farshaya in Dilling, South Kordofan, after battles with the Rapid Support Forces.
- The source said the army took control of Al-Mamsouka, roughly 60 kilometers west of El-Obeid, in North Kordofan.
- Military sources said the army is carrying out a coordinated operation on several axes to encircle and cut off RSF positions.
- The army struck Rapid Support Forces vehicles with drones in the Sudri area and its surroundings.

