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| Sudan army says it recaptures Blue Nile town from RSF-rebel alliance |
| 2026-04-21 |
[SudanTribune] Sudan’s army said on Monday it had recaptured a town in the Blue Nile region following heavy fighting against a coalition of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu.![]() The RSF and its allies launched a major military offensive in the southeastern region in March, seizing the strategic town of Kurmuk and several surrounding areas. Joint forces of the SPLM-N and the RSF had previously taken control of the Mogja areaةon March 26, saying it paves the way towards Ed Damazin. The army’s 4th Infantry Division said in a statement that its forces achieved a “significant victory” by liberating Mogja. The military reported that the retreating forces suffered heavy losses in lives and equipment. The military command stated the operation was part of a broader campaign to secure the region and clear it of RSF elements. The Sudanese government has accused neighbouring Ethiopia of destabilizing the Blue Nile by hosting RSF camps funded by the United Arab Emirates. Both Ethiopia and the UAE have previously denied allegations of involvement in the conflict. Related: Blue Nile: 2026-04-07 The Sudanese Armed Forces have regained control of Al-Takma and reopened the road to Dilling. Blue Nile: 2026-03-26 Sudanese soldiers seen surrendering to Ethiopian troops as they crossed the Ethiopian-Sudan border Blue Nile: 2026-03-02 SAF forces managed to break the RSF/SPLMN siege on Kadugli, marking a new phase of the war in Kordofan Related: Kurmuk: 2026-03-26 Sudanese soldiers seen surrendering to Ethiopian troops as they crossed the Ethiopian-Sudan border Kurmuk: 2026-02-15 Sudan’s Blue Nile state cities of Qeisan and Kurmuk were targeted today in a strategic drone attack Kurmuk: 2026-02-08 Rapid Support Forces and SPLM-N (al-Hilu) launch a joint offensive in Blue Nile State |
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