This map shows the territories controlled by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and their rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as well as the areas that have experienced the most fighting in recent weeks.
The map also indicates the territories controlled by armed groups that originated in prior civil wars, including the SPLM-North in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan, and the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army in the Jebel Marra Massif of Central Darfur.
Mapping the conflict in Sudan is difficult because of the vastness of the country, a shortage of reliable reporting, deliberate disinformation, communications blackouts, and the fluid nature of the situation in certain areas. Nevertheless, we were able to produce this map by geolocating videos filmed by combatants, as well as traditional journalism techniques, including information provided by local sources.
Sudan War Monitor is a journalism project that began last year as a voluntary initiative in response to the outbreak of war in Sudan, in collaboration with a collective of open source researchers (OSINT Sudan). Our original aim was to fill gaps in the public’s understanding of the ground-level military situation. Additionally, we try to cover humanitarian efforts, peace initiatives, and key political developments.
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For more information about Sudan’s civil war, check out our introductory guide in FAQ format, which addresses some basic questions and common misconceptions.
