Sudan's army says it has captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudan's armed forces say they have retaken the town of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan, previously held by the Rapid Support Forces. The army links the advance to its goal of cutting off the RSF's supply routes.
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have announced the recapture of al-Mazroub, a town in North Kordofan state that had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Military officials describe the move as part of a broader effort to sever supply and reinforcement lines used by RSF fighters elsewhere in the country. North Kordofan holds a strategically important position, linking several conflict zones across Sudan, meaning control of the area could affect the broader balance of power between the warring sides.
Background on the conflict
Sudan has been engulfed for years in an armed conflict between the national army and the RSF, a war that has produced one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. Both sides have fought over control of various regions, with front lines shifting repeatedly over the course of the war.
There is currently no independently verified account of the battle's course or of RSF casualties, and the overall situation in the region remains described as unstable.
