Sudanese sources report that Rapid Support Forces have tightened their siege on SAF troops trapped inside the Babnusa garrison in West Kordofan.
Hit-and-run clashes continue across several northern towns as both sides fight for control in the expanding conflict.
The escalation unfolds as the Quartet — Saudi Arabia, the United States, the UAE and Egypt — intensifies efforts to secure a three-month humanitarian truce. Diplomats hope the pause will pave the way for an immediate ceasefire and push the parties toward political negotiations.
Officials caution that the talks remain delicate, with battlefield developments threatening to undermine progress. Humanitarian agencies warn that rising violence is blocking aid routes and deepening risks for civilians across the region.
