independent Sudan-focused news; latest advance near Ethiopian border
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Sudan Tribune (new offensive) · Sudan / France · SAF recaptures Malken in Blue Nile state as Sudan's eastern front intensifies
Sudan Tribune reported the SAF launching a fresh Blue Nile offensive toward Kurmuk on June 27, following the June 26 capture of Malken; SAF statements framed the push as aimed at recapturing Kurmuk, the strategic border town held by the RSF-SPLM-N alliance since March. Fighting was ongoing in the Geissan and Bau localities.
“SAF launches further Blue Nile offensive toward Kurmuk; army says goals include clearing border areas up to the Ethiopian frontier.”