Sudanese Army Recaptures Strategic Town of Al-Kaily in Blue Nile
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) regained control of the strategic town of Al-Kaily near the Ethiopian border in the Blue Nile region after intense ground battles with a coalition of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the SPLM-N (al-Hilu faction). The heavy fighting forced remaining rebel fighters to flee. Regional violence in the surrounding towns of Dukan and Karan Karan has displaced an estimated 30,000 people over the past few days.
Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Blue Nile, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 30,000
Source: Sudan Tribune [37]