NORTH KORDOFAN – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), together with the Joint Force of Armed groups, announced on Thursday, September 11,2025, that their troops had seized full control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan after what both sides described as fierce fighting with the paramilitary the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

In a statement released by the SAF, the command declared: “We announce today the entry of your forces into the city of Bara with determination, resolve, and capability.” The announcement marked one of the most significant battlefield gains for the military in recent months, coming amid a prolonged struggle from dominance across Sudan.