Sudan army secures borders with Ethiopia and South Sudan after Kurmuk attack

March 25, 2026 (ED DAMAZIN) – The Governor of the Blue Nile region, Ahmed al-Umda Badi, said on Wednesday that the army is continuing operations to secure border areas with Ethiopia and South Sudan to prepare for the return of displaced persons.

Badi chaired a meeting of the state security committee following an incursion into the border town of Kurmuk by an alliance of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu. The attack drew allegations that Addis Ababa facilitated the assault from its territory.

The Blue Nile security committee stated that military and logistical efforts are ongoing to establish control over border points. Badi urged residents to remain vigilant against misinformation aimed at undermining domestic morale, asserting that security in the border regions remains stable.

The Sudan Doctors Network accused the RSF of looting and destroying health facilities in Kurmuk. The group said the paramilitary force destroyed the town’s hospital and pharmacy and stole medical equipment following the takeover.

The network described the incident as a blatant attack on civilian infrastructure protected under international law. It reported that health workers were assaulted, with one sustaining critical injuries, while more than 3,000 civilians have fled toward Ed Damazin or into Ethiopia.

Humanitarian officials expressed regret over the systematic destruction which has forced thousands to be displaced without immediate aid interventions. The doctors’ group held the RSF leadership responsible and called on the international community to protect fleeing civilians.

Kurmuk Commissioner Mohamed Abdelati told Sudan Tribune that approximately 433 families have fled north toward the regional capital, Ed Damazin. He said local authorities are coordinating with the Humanitarian Aid Commission and UN agencies to contain the growing humanitarian crisis.