Sudanese Army Recaptures Strategic Town of Kurmuk Following Intense Combat
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) successfully retook the border town of Kurmuk in the Blue Nile region on July 8, 2026. The town had been under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied SPLM-N fighters since March. Brigadier General Abadi al-Tahir confirmed the victory, noting heavy equipment losses for the RSF. This development secures a vital corridor near the Ethiopian border and follows weeks of sustained SAF offensives in the eastern sector.
Date: July 8, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 2,500
Source: Sudan Tribune