### [2026-08-14](/feed/2026/08/14/index.md)

##### Sudanese civil war
# Heavy fighting erupts in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. Clashes also break out in Um Arada. 




### Sources:

1. [Sudan Tribune](https://sudantribune.com/article/317390)

### Changes:

1. Heavy fighting erupts in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. Additionally, clashes also erupt in Um Arada.  _2026-08-14 17:58:59 (First version)_
1. Heavy fighting erupts in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. Clashes also break out in Um Arada.  _(Current version)_

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