The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
Summary
Fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan region has become intense since late 2025, with clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Kordofan lies between areas controlled by the army and the RSF, making it a key battleground, especially as drone attacks increase and civilians are affected.Key Facts
- The war in Sudan started in April 2023 and is now in its fourth year.
- Kordofan includes North, West, and South Kordofan states and lies between SAF-held central Sudan and RSF-controlled Darfur in the west.
- SAF has regained much of North Kordofan in recent months.
- Drone strikes targeting towns in Kordofan are becoming more common and cause damage to civilian areas.
- Since the war began, about 20% of all attacks recorded in Sudan have happened in Kordofan.
- The SAF controls most of the north, east, center of Sudan including the capital Khartoum, while the RSF controls Darfur and parts of Kordofan in the west.
- Between 2023 and 2026, SAF carried out about 52% of attacks, RSF about 35%, and other groups about 13%.
- After the fall of el-Fasher city in October 2025, focus of fighting shifted to Kordofan as a corridor connecting RSF and SAF territories.
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