Sudan’s El Obeid on Verge of Catastrophe Amidst Escalating Conflict ### DATELINE: Khartoum, Sudan – June 30, 2026 ### LEAD: El Obeid, a city in North Kordofan state, Sudan, is teetering on the brink of collapse, with the UN and the International Criminal Court sounding alarms over the escalating conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). ### NUT GRAF: The situation in El Obeid has drawn international concern, reminiscent of the 2025 attacks in El Fasher and the 2004 Darfur crisis. With drone attacks reported to have targeted critical infrastructure, the city is facing the risk of large-scale violence and a humanitarian crisis.
### BODY: Khartoum, Sudan – El Obeid, once a hub of economic activity and cultural significance, now finds itself at the epicenter of a conflict that has deepened its scars.
The Sudanese Security Council convened on June 26, 2026, to address the escalating situation, which echoes the tragic events of El Fasher last year. Multiple locations in El Obeid, including a power substation and a fuel station, have been targeted by drone attacks between Thursday and Sunday, leading to the closure of medical facilities and the disruption of water stations.
This has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the city, where access to essential services is already limited.
The UN has warned that El Obeid is at risk of large — scale violence, with the High Commissioner for Human Rights calling for restraint and the prevention of an impending human rights disaster.
The International Criminal Court has also warned of an ongoing pattern of large — scale crimes against humanity across the Darfur region, with El Obeid’s situation being of particular concern.
The UN Security Council and the Human Rights Council have expressed deep concern over the situation in El Obeid, calling for immediate action to prevent further atrocities. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF appear to be locked in a pursuit of military victory, with both sides supported by foreign weapons. This has led to civilian suffering and a stalemate in peace efforts.
The city’s strategic location and its role as a military stronghold and a refuge for displaced civilians have made it a focal point of the conflict.
The humanitarian situation is dire, with reports indicating that more than 30 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian assistance.
The international community is watching closely, with calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict growing louder.
The stakes are high, not just for the people of El Obeid, but for the entire region. ### KICKER: As the situation in El Obeid continues to deteriorate, the world watches and waits for a resolution that could prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
The path to peace remains uncertain, but the urgency to act is undeniable.
### Sudan’s El Obeid at Risk of Becoming Another El Fasher, Security Council Speakers Warn, as Drone Use, Aid Constraints Intensify Risk of Mass Civilian Harm — press. Un.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
