North Kordofan.
state of Sudan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Sudanese forces are advancing between North Kordofan and Darfur, while international figures lobby for changes to the UN arms embargo.Some support1 report
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Renewed fighting across Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and North Kordofan in Sudan is causing mass displacement and impacting aid access.Well supported9 reports6 developments inside
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Research team models are being used to help measure the uncertainty regarding civilian death tolls resulting from the conflict.Some support3 reports
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Conflict in Sudan affects North Kordofan, a state within Sudan, including the city of El-Obeid.Well supported34 reports12 developments inside
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SAF attacks reported in North Kordofan, while rival forces claim gains in Blue Nile State, amid humanitarian concerns.Well supported11 reports
One to three months ago
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Conflict affects key state infrastructure in North Kordofan, a state within Sudan.Some support1 report
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Fighting is currently underway around the capital of North Kordofan state in Sudan.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have taken control of the capital city of North Kordofan state.Some support1 report
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Umm Ruwaba is a city located in eastern North Kordofan.Some support1 report
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Military operations focus on securing strategic routes linking Khartoum and North Kordofan.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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UN coordinates humanitarian response and monitors conflict escalation in North Kordofan, Sudan.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Consultations were held in Addis Ababa regarding the crisis, alongside ongoing conflict in North Darfur and North Kordofan.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Appeals are being made regarding the siege of El-Obeid, which serves as the capital of North Kordofan.Some support1 report
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The new event is a composite of multiple ongoing crises: the RSF siege in El-Obeid, the shift of war to North Kordofan, and the intensifying Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.Some support2 reports
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SAF controls the city of El-Obeid, while RSF troops are stationed in the Nyala stronghold. Clashes have escalated in the North Kordofan region, where IOM is providing refuge.Some support1 report
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Military convoys transit through El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, amid rivalry between Burhan and Hemedti.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan toured the conflict area in North Kordofan during ongoing military operations.Some support1 report
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Sudanese Armed Forces engaged in fighting in North Kordofan to regain control of the area.Well supported9 reports
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The conflict involves the defense of West Kordofan, with a highway connecting El-Obeid to Khartoum.Some support6 reports
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UN Women sounded the alarm over dual terror in North Kordofan.Well supported5 reports
Gone quiet
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The UAE provided humanitarian aid to North Kordofan and Sudan.Some support7 reports
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Member States are monitoring the human rights situation in Sudan.Some support8 reports
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Conflict has escalated in North Kordofan state, prompting calls for international efforts and involving personal envoys.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The UN Human Rights Council should address the ongoing situation in North Kordofan.Some support4 reports
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El-Obeid, a strategic city in North Kordofan, is central to the ongoing civil conflict involving Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Experts weigh in on its value.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A coalition expressed deep concern over the crisis in North Kordofan.Some support1 report
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Around North Kordofan this week
News at the entities that move North Kordofan most-
Abu Dhabi TransactionalUAE hosts a capacity-building program for leaders from the Republic of the Philippines.Moves North Kordofan
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El-Obeid StructuralUNICEF is active in the crisis in Sudan, which is monitored by the United Nations. The city of El-Obeid is located in Sudan.Moves North Kordofan
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Sudan StructuralSudan and South Sudan staked claims to Abyei while a UN base in the region was attacked.Moves North Kordofan
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Kordofan StructuralSevere food insecurity risks have been identified in specific regions of Sudan, including Darfur and Kordofan.Moves North Kordofan
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Khartoum OperationalDrone strikes occurred in West Kordofan and Khartoum, Sudan, on October 19, 2026.Moves North Kordofan
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UAE TransactionalIndia will participate in the UAE-hosted UN Water Conference, where diplomats discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation.Moves North Kordofan
Connections
The 30 strongest of 38, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
El-Obeid Structural
El-Obeid functions as the administrative capital city located within the region of North Kordofan.
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Sudan Structural
North Kordofan is a formal administrative state or province located within the country of Sudan.
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Kordofan Structural
North Kordofan is formally recognized as a constituent state within the larger Kordofan region.
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Khartoum Operational
North Kordofan functions as a critical strategic and military route linking the capital Khartoum to other regions.
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Abu Dhabi Transactional
Abu Dhabi is providing $30 million in emergency humanitarian aid to the region of North Kordofan.
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Omdurman Operational
Omdurman and North Kordofan are linked by military operations and the control of strategic logistical corridors.
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Sudanese Armed Forces Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducts military operations and seeks control within the geographical region of North Kordofan.
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UAE Transactional
UAE provides humanitarian aid and response to the region of North Kordofan.
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West Kordofan Shared context
Cholera outbreak activity is observed originating in West Kordofan and spreading into North Kordofan.
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United Nations Human Rights Council Shared context
The Council's mandate includes addressing the specific situation within the region of North Kordofan.
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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Shared context
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited North Kordofan to review the security situation and influence the political process.
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International Criminal Court Operational
The International Criminal Court is actively involved in pursuing accountability for atrocities occurring in the region of North Kordofan.
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Khartoum Shared context
Khartoum functions as the administrative capital city for the region of North Kordofan.
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United Nations Shared context
The United Nations monitors, tracks, and issues warnings regarding the conflict and displacement in North Kordofan.
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Norway Mentioned together
Norway is expressing international concern regarding the crisis and attacks occurring in North Kordofan.
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UN Women Shared context
UN Women reports on the crisis and security concerns within the North Kordofan region.
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Human Rights Watch Shared context
Human Rights Watch reports on the human rights situation within North Kordofan.
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Hemedti Shared context
Hemedti operates in the region of North Kordofan, which serves as the operational backdrop for his activities.
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SAF Shared context
SAF conducts military operations and clashes within the geographical region of North Kordofan.
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United Arab Emirates Shared context
North Kordofan is located within Sudan, which is the recipient of humanitarian aid provided by the United Arab Emirates.
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Ethiopia Shared context
North Kordofan is located near the international border of Ethiopia.
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Sudan Founding Alliance Shared context
The relationship is defined by the geographical context of conflict reported in the North Kordofan area.
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Blue Nile Shared context
Both geographical regions are noted to be experiencing fighting.
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Volker Türk Mentioned together
Volker Türk issues warnings regarding the situation in North Kordofan.
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Umm Ruwaba Shared context
Umm Ruwaba is a city located within the region of North Kordofan.
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Bara Shared context
A is a specific location within the operational area of the larger region B.
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South Kordofan Shared context
Both South Kordofan and North Kordofan are noted to face conflict and instability.
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White Nile Shared context
The river flows through the region, which is strategically important to the ongoing conflict.
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Al-Fashir Shared context
The evidence does not describe any relationship or shared context between Al-Fashir and North Kordofan.
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Rosemary DiCarlo Shared context
The evidence provided does not establish any direct coupling or interaction between Rosemary DiCarlo and North Kordofan.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- Renewed fighting across Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and North Kordofan in Sudan is causing mass displacement and impacting aid access.
- SAF attacks reported in North Kordofan, while rival forces claim gains in Blue Nile State, amid humanitarian concerns.
- Consultations were held in Addis Ababa regarding the crisis, alongside ongoing conflict in North Darfur and North Kordofan.
- Appeals are being made regarding the siege of El-Obeid, which serves as the capital of North Kordofan.
- The new event is a composite of multiple ongoing crises: the RSF siege in El-Obeid, the shift of war to North Kordofan, and the intensifying Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
9 events- Military operations focus on securing strategic routes linking Khartoum and North Kordofan.
- UN coordinates humanitarian response and monitors conflict escalation in North Kordofan, Sudan.
- SAF controls the city of El-Obeid, while RSF troops are stationed in the Nyala stronghold. Clashes have escalated in the North Kordofan region, where IOM is providing refuge.
- Abdel Fattah al-Burhan toured the conflict area in North Kordofan during ongoing military operations.
- Sudanese Armed Forces engaged in fighting in North Kordofan to regain control of the area.
- The conflict involves the defense of West Kordofan, with a highway connecting El-Obeid to Khartoum.
- UN Women sounded the alarm over dual terror in North Kordofan.
- The UAE provided humanitarian aid to North Kordofan and Sudan.
- Member States are monitoring the human rights situation in Sudan.
June 2026
7 events- Conflict in Sudan affects North Kordofan, a state within Sudan, including the city of El-Obeid.
- Fighting is currently underway around the capital of North Kordofan state in Sudan.
- Military convoys transit through El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, amid rivalry between Burhan and Hemedti.
- Conflict has escalated in North Kordofan state, prompting calls for international efforts and involving personal envoys.
- The UN Human Rights Council should address the ongoing situation in North Kordofan.
- El-Obeid, a strategic city in North Kordofan, is central to the ongoing civil conflict involving Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Experts weigh in on its value.
- A coalition expressed deep concern over the crisis in North Kordofan.