Sudanese forces broke a two-year RSF siege on Kadugli, ending isolation and famine conditions.

Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) broke a two-year siege on Kadugli, South Kordofan, on February 3, 2026, ending isolation that caused famine and mass displacement. The advance, achieved after intense fighting, reopened supply routes and allowed military access to the city, which had been under blockade by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the SPLM-N. The breakthrough comes amid ongoing conflict that began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Despite the military success, the RSF has not responded, and humanitarian conditions remain dire, with civilians facing starvation, violence, and limited aid access.