Sudanese army recaptures Kazgail, Um Dam Haj Ahmed in North Kordofan

November 15, 2025 (KAZGAIL) – The Sudanese army conducted a rapid military operation on Saturday morning, retaking the localities of Um Dam Haj Ahmed and Kazgail in North Kordofan, thereby securing the city of El Obeid from any ground attack.

The army had withdrawn from the Um Dam Haj Ahmed area in late October, just one day after losing the strategic city of Bara.

Army soldiers and their allies published video clips showing their control over the Um Dam Haj Ahmed locality, located east of Bara.

Military sources told “Sudan Tribune” that the army also regained control of Kazgail, south of El Obeid, where it is working to secure the area and establish defensive positions in anticipation of any potential attack.

The sources indicated that the army plans to advance towards Al-Hamadi and Al-Dubaibat, preparing to break the ground siege imposed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu on Deleng and Kadugli in South Kordofan.

Kazgail has changed hands several times, having witnessed fierce battles as recently as mid-September, due to its strategic location that links North and South Kordofan.

By controlling Kazgail and Um Dam Haj Ahmed, the army has alleviated fears of a ground assault on El Obeid. Observers also note that controlling these two areas could facilitate the recapture of the strategic city of Bara.