South Sudan's El Obeid Again Plunged into Conflict, Affecting Local Residents' Lives Significantly

Heavy fighting has broken out in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State in Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.

El Obeid has been an important commercial and transportation hub since ancient times, connecting western and eastern Sudan. The city is primarily based on trade, with main commodities including gum arabic, sorghum, oilseeds, and livestock, as well as a railway terminus, major highways, and El Obeid Airport. El Obeid flourished during the Musabba Kingdom, serving as a key stopover for caravans. In 1819, the city was occupied by the British and Egyptians, but was later destroyed by the Muslim revivalist movement led by Muhammad Ahmad. After being reoccupied by the British and Egyptian forces in 1899, the city was rebuilt and developed rapidly. The rapid development of El Obeid was primarily due to the construction of a railway by the Egyptians connecting Cairo and Port Sudan on the Red Sea.

Recently, El Obeid has been embroiled in conflict again, with clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Since the outbreak of the Sudanese civil war in April 2023, El Obeid has been under siege and attack by the Rapid Support Forces, resulting in extreme difficulties for residents.

In April 2023, the Sudanese civil war broke out, and El Obeid became a focal point of the conflict. The fighting between the warring parties over the city led to its paralysis. A large number of residents fled El Obeid to seek refuge, while those who remained struggled to survive.

In early 2024, El Obeid was again besieged by the Rapid Support Forces, leaving local residents facing a shortage of food and medical supplies. The conflict made it impossible for residents to return to the city, resulting in a decrease in the city's population.

In 2025, El Obeid was once again occupied by the Rapid Support Forces, and residents faced even more difficult living conditions. The conflict in El Obeid made it impossible for local residents to return to the city, forcing even more residents to leave.

In 2026, war broke out again in El Obeid, posing a threat to local residents. The conflict in El Obeid has once again paralyzed the city, with the difficulty of living conditions for residents worsening.

For Taiwan, the conflict in El Obeid is just one example of the many violent clashes that have occurred in recent years. Although the El Obeid incident has no direct connection to Taiwan, it highlights the significant impact that local conflicts can have on the lives of local residents, underscoring the importance of understanding global situations.