スーダン武力衝突

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Armed clashes between Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) occurred on April 5, 2025, in Merowe, Northern state, involving drone strikes on a dam and military positions. The engagement resulted in power outages across Northern state and Omdurman, indicating potential damage to critical infrastructure.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether critical infrastructure damage is confirmed by additional sources.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation of dam damage and extent of power grid disruption in Northern state
• Track whether fighting spreads to other areas or intensifies around critical infrastructure
• Watch for reports on restoration timelines for affected power systems