Celebrations after Sudan military says broken siege of key town

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete January 27, 2026 at 01:34 PM

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On January 27, 2026, Sudan's military announced it had broken a nearly two-year siege of a key town in the Kordofan region. The siege was reportedly imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The military released video footage showing residents celebrating with soldiers in the town. The military's claim suggests a potential shift in the conflict dynamics in the Kordofan region, which has been a focal point of clashes between the military and the RSF. The reason for the siege and its subsequent breaking were not detailed in the report.

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Kordofan 70% Sudan Military 80% Rapid Support Forces 80% Sudan ×290%

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