As red flags rise over the Sudanese city El-Obeid, bishop reiterates call for peace
As red flags rise over the Sudanese city El-Obeid, bishop reiterates call for peace
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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:40
As the world sounds the alarm, raises red flags, and sends a warning on possible paramilitary atrocities in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, a local bishop reiterated the call for peace, amidst increasing drone strikes, artillery shelling, and ground attacks.
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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies are proliferating strikes on the strategic city of 500,000 people, hitting schools, markets, and fuel stations as well as transport routes and vehicles. At least 27 drone attacks hit the city in June, according to agencies, marking the highest monthly total so far.
Anglican Bishop Ismael Gabriel Abudigin of El-Obeid Diocese said the strikes were killing civilians and causing great fear, while destroying civilian facilities such as fuel stations.
“ It is our prayer that this war stops,” said Abudigin, as the attacks caused major power blackouts and severe shortages of water, food, and fuel.
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