Sudanese Army Seizes Strategic Al-Barka Region in Blue Nile Advance | WarHeatMap.app

Home › SudanSudanese Army Seizes Strategic Al-Barka Region in Blue Nile AdvanceThe Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Fourth Infantry Division announced the capture of the Al-Barka area in the Blue Nile region on May 24, 2026. The operation successfully routed an alliance of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and SPLM-N (al-Hilu faction). Military officials stated the advance is a key step toward reclaiming the strategic town of Kurmuk near the Ethiopian border, which has been under rebel control since March 2026 amid surging drone warfare.
Date: 2026-05-24
Country: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Severity: HIGH
Source: Sudan Tribune
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