Battle of Gabal El Uweinat

Significance

The Battle of Gabal El Uweinat decided control of the strategic mountain range and surrounding border zone at the junction of Libya and Sudan, a region referred to as the 'Triangle.' The RSF and its allied forces secured full control of this area, consolidating their hold over a significant cross-border corridor. Command of this terrain carries implications for movement, supply, and influence across the Libya–Sudan frontier, making the outcome a meaningful territorial gain within the broader Sudanese civil war that began in 2023.

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