Military clashes have erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in the Heglig oil-producing area, located near the Sudan–South Sudan border, according to initial reports.
The confrontation comes amid heightened tensions over control of the strategically significant oil area, a critical component of regional energy production and export infrastructure.
No official statements have yet been issued by authorities in Khartoum or Juba, and details regarding casualties or material damage remain unconfirmed. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
