‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns

Fighting in Sudan's el-Obeid region signals a grinding impasse in the country's broader conflict. According to Al Jazeera, the battle highlights how external weapons supplies are prolonging the war while polarized political positions between the warring sides continue blocking peace talks. The situation underscores a familiar pattern: as international mediators pursue diplomatic solutions, frontline violence persists and civilian suffering mounts.

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