Will Sudan’s El Obeid Become the Next El Fasher? What to Know.

The New York Times | Aug. 14, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
Taking El Obeid would allow the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to consolidate its hold on western Sudan, a significant strategic goal.
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