Al-Fulah Explained

Al-Fulah
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Sudan
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Sudan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Sudan
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Kordofan
Subdivision Type2:District
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:11.7175°N 28.34°W

Al-Fulah (Arabic: الفولة) is a town in West Kordofan State in Sudan and is the capital of the state. The Chinese have shown an interest in developing a power station in Al-Fulah and building a pipeline.[1] [2] Conflict during the Second Sudanese Civil War resulted in many people being displaced.[3] It is the home of the University of West Kordofan.

During the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), the town was captured by the Rapid Support Forces on 20 June 2024 after a brief battle with the Sudanese Armed Forces.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Foster, Vivien. Building bridges: China's growing role as infrastructure financier for Sub-Saharan Africa. 15 April 2013. 2009. World Bank Publications. 978-0-8213-7555-6. 28.
  2. Book: China Rights Forum. 15 April 2013. 2005. Human Rights in China, Incorporated.
  3. Book: Deng, Francis M.. War of Visions: Conflicts of Identities in the Sudan. 15 April 2013. 1995. Brookings Institution Press. 978-0-8157-2369-1. 292.
  4. News: 20 June 2024 . Sudan’s RSF captures key army stronghold of el-Fula . 20 June 2024 . Al Jazeera.