Sudanese Armed Forces.
Armed forces of Sudan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Sudan and the Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in a devastating war over the country's future.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Sudanese Armed Forces appealed for a humanitarian truce and political dialogue in Sudan.Some support4 reports
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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
Earlier this month
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The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF, with El-Obeid besieged amid the power struggle between Burhan and Hemedti.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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SAF conducted military operations, including shooting down a drone, across White Nile and Kordofan regions.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Various groups, including Al-Nour Al-Goba's forces and Rebel leadership, are involved in liberation efforts in Kordofan and Darfur, seeking integration with the SAF structure.Some support1 report
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A UN fact-finding mission has begun investigating grave human rights violations occurring in Sudan.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The US is pushing for tougher sanctions on Sudan while an ambassador represents the country in talks.Some support5 reports1 development 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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Officials are developing chlorine-based military weapons and reported on materials shared by an intelligence agency in Sudan.Some support1 report
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The civil war in Sudan, involving SAF and RSF, has shifted into a drone-driven contest.Well supported18 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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The Sudanese Armed Forces' political dominance and control over the national economy are being challenged by rival security institutions and attempts by Omar al-Bashir to curtail its power.Some support2 reports
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The Sudanese Armed Forces held an anniversary celebration that provided a platform for making a pledge.Some support1 report
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The Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in attritional fighting in central Sudan, with Khartoum serving as a key operational area.Some support3 reports
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Forces reclaimed control of the state of Khartoum.Some support2 reports
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Amnesty International reported on alleged crimes committed by RSF in North Darfur, involving clashes with SAF.Well supported28 reports1 development inside
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Drone strikes targeted RSF positions in North Darfur on August 3rd.Some support3 reports
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The Sudanese Armed Forces are operating in South Darfur, a region within Sudan.Some support2 reports
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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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Forces expelled RSF from White Nile, and the Sudanese Army pledged to regain Kordofan.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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SAF controls the gum arabic trade in Kordofan, generating revenue while RSF exploits the commodity.Some support1 report
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Operations are underway across multiple fronts in Sudan, including clashes in the Blue Nile region, involving SAF.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Sudan faces imposed sanctions due to allegations of chemical weapons use, accompanied by security warnings.Some support3 reports
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The UAE is intercepting arms shipments destined for the Sudanese Armed Forces (RSF), with interests tied to resource exploitation and Red Sea port access.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF and other armed groups, amid accusations of supporting the RSF rebellion.Some support4 reports
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SAF forces allied with Popular Resistance are fighting to regain control of West Darfur and have claimed territorial gains in Blue Nile, including a town on the Chadian border.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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SAF forces successfully liberated the town of Al-Kormuk in Blue Nile State.Well supported3 reports
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RSF is escalating clashes with SAF.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
Gone quiet
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SAF is accused of arbitrary detention in Sudan, while Somaliland receives an award and a Liberian lawmaker accuses the Speaker of the House of Representatives.Some support3 reports
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Ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF/SPLM-N continues to impact service delivery in South Kordofan.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Sudanese Armed Forces
Recent events traced to Sudanese Armed Forces, step by stepAround Sudanese Armed Forces this week
News at the entities that move Sudanese Armed Forces most-
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan StructuralInternational pressure is affecting diplomatic outcomes as Burhan leads the faction in the Sudanese civil war.Moves Sudanese Armed Forces
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SAF OperationalProcurement agreements are being established to scale up the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Miami International Airport.Moves Sudanese Armed Forces
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El-Obeid StructuralCivil war has besieged the capital city of Sudan.Moves Sudanese Armed Forces
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Muslim Brotherhood StructuralQuestions have been raised regarding a potential nexus between the Muslim Brotherhood and activities in North Carolina.Moves Sudanese Armed Forces
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Sudan StructuralOne of the three countries involved is accused of backing Tigray rebels in the north.Moves Sudanese Armed Forces
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Egypt StructuralAn IL Monte Galala Marina development is currently underway in the Red Sea region of Egypt.Moves Sudanese Armed Forces
Connections
The 40 strongest of 52, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Structural
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan serves as the Commander-in-Chief and chief leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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SAF Operational
SAF and the Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in an ongoing, high-stakes civil conflict with the RSF.
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Kordofan Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces is conducting active military operations and seeking control within the Kordofan region.
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Sudan Structural
The Sudanese Armed Forces functions as the primary military institution operating within and defining the current political and military reality of Sudan.
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Sovereignty Council Structural
The Sovereignty Council holds the ultimate command authority and appoints the leadership structure of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Omar al-Bashir Operational
Omar al-Bashir attempted to curtail the political dominance and institutional scope of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Delling Transactional
SAF successfully lifted the siege on Delling in May.
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Egypt Structural
Egypt functions as a major logistical and material supporter of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Khartoum Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducts military operations, including defense and offensive actions, within and around the city of Khartoum.
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El-Obeid Structural
The Sudanese Armed Forces utilizes El-Obeid as a headquarters and logistical base during the ongoing civil war.
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United Arab Emirates Operational
UAE is intercepting arms shipments intended for the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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António Guterres Operational
António Guterres, as UN Secretary-General, addresses and monitors the conflict involving the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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West Kordofan Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces is projecting operational presence and advancing into the West Kordofan region.
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Muslim Brotherhood Structural
The Muslim Brotherhood exerts influence on the internal ranks and decision-making processes of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Blue Nile Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces are conducting military operations within the geographical area of Blue Nile.
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Yasser al-Atta Structural
Yasser al-Atta serves as the Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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North Kordofan Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducts military operations and seeks control within the geographical region of North Kordofan.
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West Darfur Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces operates within the geographical region of West Darfur.
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Chad Operational
SAF conducts military strikes and captures towns inside Chad's territory, causing border tension.
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Hemedti Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces is engaged in active military operations and a power struggle involving Hemedti.
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New York Times Mentioned together
The New York Times has reported on the Sudanese Armed Forces' use of chemical weapons.
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Ethiopia Operational
Ethiopia and the Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in an antagonistic relationship marked by mutual accusations of aggression and denial of support for regional conflicts.
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chlorine Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces is developing and utilizing chlorine-based compounds for military purposes.
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White Nile Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces are actively engaged in military operations within the area of White Nile.
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United Nations Security Council Mentioned together
The UN Security Council discusses conflicts involving the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Blue Nile State Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducted military operations within the geographical boundaries of Blue Nile State.
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Port Sudan Operational
Port Sudan authorities are actively rejecting accusations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project Mentioned together
ACLED tracks and reports on the strategic activities and breakthroughs of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Beijing Transactional
The relationship is characterized by ongoing negotiations between the Sudanese Armed Forces and entities associated with Beijing regarding specific deals.
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United Nations Mentioned together
The United Nations monitors and tracks the conflicts and actions involving the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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Omdurman Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces is actively claiming or contesting control over the strategic Omdurman–El Obeid Export Road.
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National Intelligence and Security Service Operational
The relationship is inferred to be competitive, as A is described as a rival security institution challenging B's power.
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South Darfur Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces are operating within the South Darfur region.
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Popular Resistance Operational
Popular Resistance and the Sudanese Armed Forces are currently allied.
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Sudan Founding Alliance Operational
The relationship is characterized by active opposition, where A aligns with rivals against B's claims.
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White Nile Shared context
The relationship is referenced as a geographical benchmark against which a new operational route is measured.
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Mohamed Chande Othman Operational
Mohamed Chande Othman investigated and found violations committed by the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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North Darfur Shared context
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducts military operations within the geographical region of North Darfur.
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South Sudan Operational
The Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in active conflict near the border of South Sudan.
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UAE Operational
UAE is reported to provide material support to factions involved in the Sudanese conflict.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Sudan and the Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in a devastating war over the country's future.
- Sudanese Armed Forces appealed for a humanitarian truce and political dialogue in Sudan.
- Various groups, including Al-Nour Al-Goba's forces and Rebel leadership, are involved in liberation efforts in Kordofan and Darfur, seeking integration with the SAF structure.
- The US is pushing for tougher sanctions on Sudan while an ambassador represents the country in talks.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have taken control of the capital city of North Kordofan state.
- Officials are developing chlorine-based military weapons and reported on materials shared by an intelligence agency in Sudan.
August 2026
5 events- SAF attacks reported in North Kordofan, while rival forces claim gains in Blue Nile State, amid humanitarian concerns.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces' political dominance and control over the national economy are being challenged by rival security institutions and attempts by Omar al-Bashir to curtail its power.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces held an anniversary celebration that provided a platform for making a pledge.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in attritional fighting in central Sudan, with Khartoum serving as a key operational area.
- Drone strikes targeted RSF positions in North Darfur on August 3rd.
July 2026
11 events- The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF, with El-Obeid besieged amid the power struggle between Burhan and Hemedti.
- SAF conducted military operations, including shooting down a drone, across White Nile and Kordofan regions.
- The civil war in Sudan, involving SAF and RSF, has shifted into a drone-driven contest.
- Forces reclaimed control of the state of Khartoum.
- Amnesty International reported on alleged crimes committed by RSF in North Darfur, involving clashes with SAF.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces are operating in South Darfur, a region within Sudan.
- Sudanese Armed Forces engaged in fighting in North Kordofan to regain control of the area.
- SAF controls the gum arabic trade in Kordofan, generating revenue while RSF exploits the commodity.
- Sudan faces imposed sanctions due to allegations of chemical weapons use, accompanied by security warnings.
- The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF and other armed groups, amid accusations of supporting the RSF rebellion.
- SAF forces successfully liberated the town of Al-Kormuk in Blue Nile State.
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June 2026
8 events- A UN fact-finding mission has begun investigating grave human rights violations occurring in Sudan.
- Forces expelled RSF from White Nile, and the Sudanese Army pledged to regain Kordofan.
- Operations are underway across multiple fronts in Sudan, including clashes in the Blue Nile region, involving SAF.
- The UAE is intercepting arms shipments destined for the Sudanese Armed Forces (RSF), with interests tied to resource exploitation and Red Sea port access.
- SAF forces allied with Popular Resistance are fighting to regain control of West Darfur and have claimed territorial gains in Blue Nile, including a town on the Chadian border.
- RSF is escalating clashes with SAF.
- SAF is accused of arbitrary detention in Sudan, while Somaliland receives an award and a Liberian lawmaker accuses the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF/SPLM-N continues to impact service delivery in South Kordofan.