North Kordofan.
state of Sudan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 35
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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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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Renewed fighting across Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and North Kordofan in Sudan is causing mass displacement and impacting aid access.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
One to three months ago
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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.Some support5 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 supported8 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
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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
Gone quiet
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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's first national rail service connects cities, establishing a new rail network between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi.Moves North Kordofan
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El-Obeid StructuralCivil war has besieged the capital city of Sudan.Moves North Kordofan
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Sudan StructuralOne of the three countries involved is accused of backing Tigray rebels in the north.Moves North Kordofan
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UAE TransactionalThe UAE issued a strategic directive mandating the conversion of 50% of its government operations to Agentic AI.Moves North Kordofan
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Hemedti Shared contextThe civil war in Sudan is rooted in the power struggle between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti, specifically concerning the integration of the Rapid Support Forces into the SAF.Moves North Kordofan
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Khartoum OperationalKhartoum, the capital of Sudan, is situated on the Nile River, which sustains life and livelihood in the region.Moves North Kordofan
Connections
The 27 strongest of 35, 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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Kordofan Structural
North Kordofan is formally recognized as a constituent state within the larger Kordofan region.
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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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Khartoum Operational
Strategic and military links connect the capital Khartoum and North Kordofan, facilitating movement and trade routes.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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SAF Shared context
SAF conducts military operations and attacks within the geographical region of 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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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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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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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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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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Al-Fashir Shared context
The evidence does not describe any relationship or shared context between Al-Fashir and North Kordofan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- SAF attacks reported in North Kordofan, while rival forces claim gains in Blue Nile State, amid humanitarian concerns.
- Renewed fighting across Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and North Kordofan in Sudan is causing mass displacement and impacting aid access.
- 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.
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.
Show 1 earlier month
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.