Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF

Author: Daniel Khalili-TariPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Sudan
Politics
Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF

The Sudanese army has recaptured the town of Khor Hassan in Blue Nile state, a key point in the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This region, bordering Ethiopia, is strategic for controlling trade routes and key infrastructure. The army inflicted heavy losses on the RSF, which had seized Khor Hassan with the support of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) in March.

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