Sudanese Army Says It Has Seized Major RSF Stronghold in North Kordofan

The Sudanese army has taken control of Al-Mazroub, described as the Rapid Support Forces’ largest stronghold in North Kordofan state, according to a Sudanese military spokesperson.

The spokesperson characterised the capture as a major turning point in the fighting across the Kordofan region.

The reported advance centres on a city identified as a key RSF base, giving its capture particular significance in the army’s account of the campaign.

The brief statement did not provide details of how the city was taken, casualties from the fighting or the whereabouts of RSF forces following the reported takeover.