Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N)

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by Abdelaziz el-Hilu, is a Sudanese political and military organization. It has a long history of conflict with the Sudanese government, primarily in the regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile. The SPLM-N's current relevance stems from its alliance with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Recent news reports indicate that the SPLM-N is actively supporting the RSF in their fight against the Sudanese army, particularly in the Blue Nile region. Specifically, the SPLM-N is reported to have assisted the RSF in taking control of the town of al-Kurmuk. This alliance and the SPLM-N's involvement in the conflict have intensified fighting and further destabilized the region, making them a key actor in the current Sudanese crisis.