Experts fear a new offensive on El Obeid, Sudan, mirroring the brutal siege and subsequent atrocities seen in Al-Fasher. The city, a crucial strategic hub connecting Khartoum and Darfur, is heavily blockaded by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), severely restricting access to food, water, and medical care for its 500,000 residents. A recent power outage has further crippled essential services. Fighting has been ongoing for some time, with the RSF attempting to regain control after a brief period where the Sudanese army broke the initial siege. El Obeid hosts a key airbase and infantry division for the Sudanese army, making it vital for maintaining control of the region. A trade embargo between the warring parties exacerbates the humanitarian situation, preventing the flow of essential supplies.