Sudanese army liberated Um Sirdiba town, a stronghold of the rebel Sudan People’s Liberation Army-North (SPLA-N) northern sector in South Kordofan State.
According to the Sudanese army spokesman Ahmed Khalifa Al-Shami, the army advances towards its planned target from all corners on Tueday.
Al-Shami said the army managed to liberate Um Sirdiba town, the main stronghold of the rebels at Kadogli sector and one of their important command centers.
The army operations also saw al-Mushtaraka area liberated from the enemy they are currently pursuing. Heavy casualties reported from the ongoing army operation.
Al-Shami said the Tuesday operation was a success saying the army repulsed as desperate attempt by the rebels to Al Karkaraia area which was liberated on Monday. Sudanese army defeated them killing 55 rebels and injuring scores others.
The operation that began on Monday saw the Sudanese army liberate five strategic areas in South Kordofan after attacking the rebels aligned to the SPLM/northern sector.
Rebels of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-North (SPLA-N) northern sector have been fighting the central government at Blue Nile and South Kordofan areas since 2011.
