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Jun 23, 2026
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US Raises Concern Over RSF Forces Encircling Sudanese City of el-Obeid

AI Summary
The United States has expressed concern over reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies are encircling el-Obeid in Sudan, warning of possible 'mass atrocities' if the paramilitary group assaults the city.

The US Warning

The United States has expressed concern over reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies are encircling el-Obeid in Sudan, warning of possible 'mass atrocities' if the paramilitary group assaults the city.

Details of the Conflict

The US State Department said in a statement on Monday that the RSF was 'massing forces' around el-Obeid, stating that further escalation could have a devastating impact on civilians and reiterating calls for a negotiated end to the conflict.

  • The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions from their homes, creating one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
  • The UN has said that an assault on el-Obeid could result in parallels to the October 2025 attack on el-Fasher, which UN officials say bore 'hallmarks of genocide'.

Humanitarian Crisis

'There are alarming indications that mass atrocities could be imminent, further worsening Sudan's already catastrophic humanitarian crisis,' the press release states.

The UN Human Rights Council stated over the weekend that 500,000 civilians in el-Obeid were at risk of falling victim to atrocities if the RSF assaults the city, adding that 50 civilians have been killed in drone strikes over 10 days in el-Obeid and North Kordofan.

Call to Action

The United States calls on the belligerents to facilitate safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access, uphold their responsibilities to protect civilians, and take immediate steps to prevent further atrocities.