Sudan's army retook control of the town of Kur Hassan in southeastern Blue Nile state from the Rapid Support Forces on April 20, 2026 [1].
The recapture of the town marks a significant shift in the battle for the resource-rich Blue Nile region. This area is critical due to its mineral deposits, valuable agricultural land, and the strategic Roseires Dam.
Kur Hassan is located in the southeastern portion of Blue Nile state, situated near the border with Ethiopia. The Sudanese Armed Forces regained the territory after engaging in heavy fighting with the RSF, a paramilitary group that has contested control over various regions of the country.
The struggle for this specific territory is part of a wider campaign for dominance in the region. Control over Blue Nile provides not only tactical advantages but also economic leverage through the management of natural resources, and infrastructure.
While reports from other regions indicate ongoing volatility, including conflicts in Khartoum, the military's operations in the southeast focus on securing the border and protecting vital assets. The movement of troops into Kur Hassan is intended to stabilize the area and push RSF forces further away from the Ethiopian border.
“Sudan's army retook control of the town of Kur Hassan in southeastern Blue Nile state”
The seizure of Kur Hassan suggests a strategic effort by the Sudanese army to secure the southeastern border and protect critical infrastructure like the Roseires Dam. By denying the RSF access to the agricultural and mineral wealth of the Blue Nile state, the military aims to degrade the paramilitary group's economic capacity and logistical reach near Ethiopia.
