Inside the UAE-backed RSF siege of Sudan's el-Obeid

Inside the UAE-backed RSF siege of Sudan's el-Obeid Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Fri, 07/03/2026 - 14:34 'The suffering endured by the citizens of el-Obeid due to the war is beyond comprehension,' one resident says, after weeks of drone strikes The aftermath of a drone strike on el-Obeid, Sudan, targeting a gas station in the city centre on 21 June 2026, and resulting in civilian casualties (MEE) Off On Friday morning, Abdullah, a lawyer in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, had a moment of peace to reflect on two weeks of drone strikes and over three years of war. “The suffering endured by the citizens of el-Obeid due to the war is beyond comprehension,” he told Middle East Eye. “Loss of life, hunger, and insecurity perfectly reflect the catastrophes caused by the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces ,” he said.