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Key Facts about Kordofan Region

Feb. 9, 2026

A drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces struck a vehicle carrying displaced families near Rahad in North Kordofan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children and two infants.

About Kordofan Region:

  • It is a region constituting the central and southern area of Sudan.
  • The region is divided into three federal states: North Kordofan (capital: El Obeid), South Kordofan (capital: Kadugli), and West Kordofan (capital: Al Fula).
  • Traditionally the area is known for the production of gum Arabic.
  • Most of the people in Kordofan are Arabs. Minorities include the Nubian, Beja, Daju, Zaghawa, and Darfunj peoples.
  • It has been a conflict-prone area, especially since Sudan’s civil wars.
  • It is a strategic region due to:
    • Proximity to South Sudan.
    • Oil fields in West Kordofan.

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