In a tragic escalation of violence in Sudan’s central Kordofan region, an attack on a funeral in the strategic city of El-Obeid has left 40 people dead, according to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The incident, reported on Wednesday, underscores the deteriorating security situation in the area, which has been a flashpoint for conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. While the exact date of the attack and the perpetrators remain unclear, the RSF had reportedly been preparing to launch an offensive on El-Obeid, prompting a military buildup by the army to counter the threat. The OCHA emphasized the worsening humanitarian crisis in Kordofan, highlighting the urgent need for intervention to prevent further loss of life and stabilize the region. This latest violence adds to the ongoing instability in Sudan, where clashes between rival factions have displaced thousands and disrupted essential services.