North Kordofan

An air strike in Sudan's North Kordofan killed at least 24 civilians, primarily women and children, in Sharshar. A separate Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack in El Jamama caused nine deaths and displacement.

Sudan's Sovereignty Council President and SAF Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan visited Bara, Jabra El Sheikh, and Um Sayala in North Kordofan after the army claimed to have captured the towns from the Rapid Support Forces.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) claim to have tightened control over the Omdurman-El Obeid Export Road after capturing Umm Garfa, but local sources dispute the route's reopening due to ongoing fighting along key sections.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced capturing Bara, Jabra El Sheikh, and Um Sayala in North Kordofan, securing the Export Road and supply routes to El Obeid while preventing the RSF from regaining a foothold. The army stated the operation involved 'carefully planned military operations and fierce fighting' to achieve full control of the area.

Sudan’s army has claimed control of the Al Sadarat highway, a key route connecting Khartoum and el-Obeid. This move aims to block the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from advancing toward el-Obeid in North Kordofan.

A drone attack on Ar Rahad Market in North Kordofan killed at least two children and injured six others aged 6-14, along with four adults and over 20 additional people. The incident was reported by UNICEF.

Sudan's Federal Minister of Health, Dr Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, reported a decline in cholera cases in the Mazroub area of North Kordofan compared to recent weeks. Only a small number of cases were recorded in Sheikan locality, with no evidence of wider transmission.

The European Parliament passed a resolution on July 8 addressing the Sudan conflict and RSF attacks in El Obeid. The EU has called for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated as a terrorist group.

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles in Sudan have killed at least 20 people, including women and families attending weddings, according to rights groups. The Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers attribute attacks to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing deliberate targeting of transport near Khartoum, Omdurman, and North Kordofan. Drone use has intensified amid the ongoing war, which has caused over 59,000 deaths and displaced 13 million people.

The UN Human Rights Council condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for escalating violence in El Obeid, warning of a risk of mass atrocities. The RSF-aligned Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) called for an immediate ceasefire and political negotiations.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address the escalating violence between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, now in its fourth year, has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and created severe humanitarian crises, with infrastructure attacks exacerbating resource shortages in the region.

The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, warned of a human rights catastrophe in Sudan's al-Obeid, North Kordofan, urging global action during an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on July 3, 2026, to address the human rights situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The debate follows an official request by a core group of countries including Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

The UN relief chief has raised concerns about escalating violence in Sudan's North Kordofan. Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, issued a statement addressing the situation.

Repeated drone strikes in El Obeid, North Kordofan, have killed and injured civilians, damaged infrastructure, and worsened shortages of fuel, water, and bread. Fighting in North Darfur has displaced thousands. Joint Forces claim territorial gains in the region.

International efforts to address Sudan's deepening crisis have intensified as the United Nations and foreign governments warn of an expanding conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, particularly in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. Concerns are rising that El Obeid could face a similar fate to El Fasher, where fighting has persisted for months.

The UN and NGOs warn of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their campaign against the regular army in the region.

The United Nations Security Council has raised concerns over a reported build-up of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) troops near El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, warning of a potential ground assault and risk of mass atrocities. The council urged the RSF to halt its offensive against the city.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to have seized the Surkum area in Sudan's Blue Nile region amid escalating clashes with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Drone strikes in the White Nile and North Kordofan regions resulted in civilian casualties, as noted in the title.

The UN warns that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may imminently siege el-Obeid, risking atrocities similar to those in el-Fasher. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk emphasized the danger of repeating past massacres, while a coalition of countries urged de-escalation and adherence to international law.

Drone attacks in Sudan killed at least 30 civilians and five soldiers this week, with the deadliest strikes hitting El Obeid in North Kordofan, where the civilian death toll has reached 23. The Emergency Lawyers Group and local sources reported the casualties.

A Darfur advocacy group reported 470 deaths and 187 injuries from air strikes and drone attacks across Sudan between March 2024 and January 2026. The attacks primarily affected civilians during the ongoing conflict.

At least 15 civilians were killed and dozens injured in drone attacks on villages and a market in North Kordofan. A separate drone strike on a fuel station in El Obeid resulted in one death and multiple injuries.