# Sudan army claims control of key Khartoum-El Obeid highway

Sudan's army announced it has regained control of a major highway linking the capital Khartoum with the city of El Obeid. The road is a strategic supply route, and its capture marks a significant shift in the ongoing civil war against the Rapid Support Forces. Control of this highway could alter logistics and troop movements in the conflict.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/27/sudans-army-claims-control-of-major-highway-linking-khartoum-and-el-obeid?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:21:37 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/27/sudans-army-regains-control-of-highway-linking-khartoum-with-el-obeid?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:09 +0000