[Sudan] Strategic developments: Other

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly closed Gadra market in Nyala, South Darfur on April 17, 2025, citing increased insecurity. The closure appears to be a non-violent administrative action in response to previous violent incidents at the market location.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether market closures spread to other commercial areas in South Darfur.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation of the market closure and any reports of resumed operations
• Track whether RSF implements similar closures at other markets in Nyala or broader South Darfur region
• Watch for escalation in security incidents that could affect commercial activity across the state