Sudanese army launches operations to secure Umm Kureidim ahead of West Kordofan advance

Sudan’s military has commenced special operations near Umm Kureidim, a crucial junction separating North and West Kordofan, according to military sources quoted by Al Arabiya and Al Hadath. These operations involve reconnaissance and combat units positioned on the outskirts of Umm Kureidim, a strategic area linking the two regions, as reported by the news outlets.

The military sources indicate that ground forces have been deployed to secure control of the area, thereby facilitating an advance towards West Kordofan, with a particular focus on Al-Khuwei and the northern districts of Al-Nuhud locality. Umm Kureidim serves as the final border crossing between North Kordofan and West Kordofan.

Securing this region would enable the army to establish a presence along West Kordofan’s border, which functions as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)’s defensive line in Darfur.

Independent of this development, Mohammed Deidan, a spokesperson for the Special Operations Forces in West Kordofan, provided details to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath. He stated that their forces conducted a special operation the previous night west of Al-Mazroub, resulting in the destruction of six RSF vehicles and the capture of over ten RSF personnel.

Meanwhile, in North Kordofan, Mutawakkil Wakeel, a spokesperson for the Joint Forces, informed the news channels about a serious incident involving RSF forces in the Umm Badir area. According to Wakeel, RSF forces killed 23 civilians, labeling it as a significant violation of civilian rights. Wakeel emphasized, "The RSF seeks to instill fear and terror among citizens, but the state will not tolerate such actions.

The efforts of our forces persist in asserting sovereignty and safeguarding residents from the intimidation campaigns orchestrated by the RSF."