Battle of Kurmuk

Battle of Kurmuk
Part of the Sudanese civil war
Date24 March - 22 August 2026
Location
Kurmuk, Blue Nile State
Result RSF Victory
Belligerents
Strength
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Kurmuk was the battle for the strategic town of Kurmuk. The town is taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).[1] The battle ended with the Rapid Support Forces recapturing the third biggest settlement in Blue Nile State which had been occupied since August 2026

Background

Historically, Kurmuk was a major battlefield for 22 years.[2] The town is strategically located near the border with Ethiopia.[3] This location trade routes between South Sudan and Ethipotoa.[4] In 2011, the Sudanese armed forces captured the town from SPLM-North rebels.[5]

Battle

In February 2026, the Sudanese army evacuated hundreds of civilians from the town.[6]

In March 2026, the Rapid Support Forces captured the town of Kurmuk.[7] On 24 March, the Sudan Founding Alliance, also known as TASIS, announced that its forces had taken control.[8]

By the summer a counteroffensive was launched.[9] On 3 July 2026, the Sudanese Armed Forces aimed to retake the city.[10]

In July 2026, there was heavy fighting against RSF and SPLM-N forces.[11] In August 2026, the town was recaptured.

[12] Subsequently, the RSF launched a counter-offensive and recaptured the city.

References

  1. ↑ "Sudan Army Retakes Kurmuk as RSF Tightens Siege of El-Obeid". The Eastern Herald. 2026-07-12. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  2. ↑ SudanTribune (2026-02-05). "RSF and SPLM-N buildup near Kurmuk sparks fears of imminent attack". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  3. ↑ SudanTribune (2026-07-08). "Sudanese army recaptures strategic border town of Kurmuk". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  4. ↑ "TASIS seizes Kurmuk after battles with Sudanese army". The Sudan Times. 2026-08-13. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  5. ↑ "Sudan army seizes rebel stronghold in Blue Nile state". BBC News. 2011-11-03. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  6. ↑ SudanTribune (2026-02-28). "Sudanese army evacuates hundreds as drone strikes intensify near Ethiopian border". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  7. ↑ Monitor, Sudan War (2026-03-24). "Map: Sudanese Rebels Overrun Army Garrison at Ethiopia Border". sudanwarmonitor.com. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  8. ↑ "TASIS Claims Control of Kurmuk After Battles with Army". Darfur24 News Website. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  9. ↑ Monitor, Sudan War (2026-07-08). "Sudan Army Captures Kurmuk From Rebel Coalition". sudanwarmonitor.com. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  10. ↑ Altawell, Lina (3 July 2026). "Sudanese army battles to retake strategic city near Ethiopian border, military sources say". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  11. ↑ SudanTribune (2026-07-08). "Sudanese army recaptures strategic border town of Kurmuk". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  12. ↑ "Kurmuk Returns to the Sudanese Army: How Has the Battle Map Shifted Against the RSF?". www.alestiklal.net. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
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