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Sudan’s military breaks through years-long RSF blockade in Kadugli

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 09:58 PM
Sudan’s military breaks through years-long RSF blockade in Kadugli
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On February 3, 2026, Sudan's military announced it had broken through a years-long siege of Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group. This marks the military's second significant advance in the Kordofan region within a week. The breakthrough ends the RSF's blockade of the city, which had been in place for several years. The military's action aims to regain control in the region amidst ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF. The reason for the blockade was to weaken the Sudanese military presence in the area.

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Kordofan 60% South Kordofan 70% Kadugli ×275% Sudanese Military ×280% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×285% Sudan ×290%

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sudan 100% military 90% rsf 90% blockade 80% kadugli 80% south kordofan 70% siege 60% paramilitary group 50% advance 40%

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