Um Sidir is a Sudanese town located near Al-Fashir, capital of North Darfur. It was controlled by rebel forces until August 31, 2006, when it was recaptured by the Sudanese government.
Um Sidir | |
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Coordinates: 15°4′N 32°45′E / 15.067°N 32.750°E | |
Country | Sudan |
It was subsequently recaptured by the National Redemption Front by 12 September. The fighting is a continuation of the three and a half-year civil war in Darfur.