RSF Forces Surround El-Obeid in Sudan, US Expresses Concern Over Situation

US Expresses Concern Over Sudan Conflict, Calls for Negotiated Solution

The US State Department has issued a statement expressing concern over the situation in Sudan, where reports indicate that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies are surrounding the city of el-Obeid. The department warned that further escalation could have a devastating impact on civilians.

According to the statement, the RSF is “massing forces” around el-Obeid, which has raised alarm among observers and international organizations, including the United Nations. The UN has previously stated that an assault on el-Obeid could result in parallels to the October 2025 attack on el-Fasher, which bore hallmarks of genocide.

The US is urging a negotiated solution to the conflict, which has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions since April 2023. The State Department noted that 500,000 civilians in el-Obeid are at risk of falling victim to atrocities if the RSF assaults the city.

In addition to the humanitarian crisis, the US is also concerned about the potential for mass atrocities. The department has called on the belligerents to facilitate safe and rapid humanitarian access, uphold their responsibilities to protect civilians, and take immediate steps to prevent further violence.

The UN Human Rights Council has reported that 50 civilians have been killed in drone strikes over 10 days in el-Obeid and North Kordofan. The US is urging all parties involved to prioritize the protection of civilians and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Source: Al Jazeera