Sudanese army says it has taken control of Khor Hassan area in Blue Nile state

AA / Khartoum / Adel Abdelraheem

The Sudanese army announced on Friday that its forces had taken control of the Khor Hassan area in Blue Nile state, previously held by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

In a statement, the army confirmed the “liberation of Khor Hassan in Blue Nile State after fighting with the RSF militia and their allies of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N)”.

According to the press release, the forces inflicted heavy human and material losses on the rebel militia.

Khor Hassan is of geostrategic importance, bringing the army closer to regaining control of the town of Kurmuk, close to the Ethiopian border.

No immediate comment was provided by the FSR.

In recent weeks, Blue Nile State has been the scene of increasing clashes leading to the displacement of thousands of people in several areas and towns of the state.

The Sudanese army now controls large parts of the region, while the SPLM-N has been fighting the government since 2011, demanding autonomy for the South Kordofan and Blue Nile regions.

Since the start of the conflict in April 2023 between the army and the RSF, linked to the integration of this paramilitary force into the army, Sudan has been facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. The war caused famines, killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.

*Translated from English by Ayse Bashoruz