The city of el-Obeid, a critical strategic hub in central Sudan, has become the latest flashpoint in a three-year civil war between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As the army struggles to defend its military base in the region, the city is enduring a relentless onslaught of drone strikes, with 27 recorded in June alone.
These attacks have targeted fuel stations and critical infrastructure, creating a state of siege that has left the population of 500,000—including 100,000 internally displaced persons—living in constant fear.
While the RSF claims to operate in compliance with international law, the reality on the ground is a crumbling environment where basic services like electricity and water are increasingly at risk. Analysts note that el-Obeid remains vital for controlling supply corridors to Khartoum, ensuring that the city will remain a primary target for both sides.
As the violence intensifies, humanitarian organizations and international observers warn that the city could face a catastrophe similar to previous sieges in the region, leaving residents to face a daily struggle for survival in a conflict that shows no signs of abating.
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