### [2026-08-13](/feed/2026/08/13/index.md)

##### Sudanese civil war
# The SAF and Joint Forces repels a major assault by RSF on the Jebrat al Sheikh district in North Kordofan, Sudan. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/sudanese-army-says-it-repelled-rsf-attack-in-north-kordofan-state/4026673)
2. [Sudan Tribune](https://sudantribune.com/article/317338)

### Changes:

1. The Sudanese Armed Forces and Joint Forces repels a major assault by Rapid Support Forces on the Jebrat al Sheikh district in North Kordofan, Sudan.  _2026-08-13 17:58:51 (First version)_
1. The SAF and Joint Forces repels a major assault by RSF on the Jebrat al Sheikh district in North Kordofan, Sudan.  _(Current version)_

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