Suicide Attacks Target El Obeid Sudan

Warplanes conducted intensive airstrikes targeting residential areas in El Obeid, reportedly hitting at least four homes. Approximately 10,000 armed militants from three different groups participated in the attacks. The group calling itself Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claimed responsibility for the strikes. The attacks were reportedly coordinated with the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad Mali. Armed groups have gained control of the northern part of the country near the city of Jao. Armed terrorist groups attempted attacks in several northern cities on April 25. Eyewitnesses reported gunfire lasting over four hours near the home of Defense Minister Sadio Camara. Armed terrorist groups launched attacks against El Obeid in northern Sudan on April 25, 2026. Residents in El Obeid are attempting to maintain daily routines and access schools despite ongoing security risks and continuous threats in the city. Suicide attacks have targeted the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan state, Sudan. The attacks occurred amidst ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces. No specific casualty figures were provided in the report.