22 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC2 sourcesActor: Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
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RSF forces have encircled the city of El Obeid, prompting the US to raise alarm over potential mass atrocities and call for a negotiated solution. The city is surrounded by RSF paramilitaries according to the report.
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Al Jazeera EnglishRSSprimary
“US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid
US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential 'mass atrocities' as paramilitary surrounds city.”
“The U.S. State Department has warned Sudan's Rapid Support Forces against an attack on El Obeid, raising concerns over imminent mass atrocities as troop mobilizations and drone strikes escalate around the strategic North Kordofan city.
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