Kordofan
a province in the central Sudan. About 147,000 sq. mi. (380,730 sq. km). Capital: El Obeid.
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Killing civilians and leaving a trail of burned homes in its wake, the RSF then advanced into North Kordofan.
The Forgotten Genocidal War in Darfur Revealed in New Satellite Photos | Akshaya Kumar , Jacinth Planer | March 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTViolence in both Sudan and South Sudan is raging, particularly in the regions of Jonglei, Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
Violence in both Sudan and South Sudan is raging, particularly in the regions of Jonglei, Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
Sudan Groups Hope New Envoy Will Reverse Obama’s ‘Disastrous’ Approach | Josh Rogin | August 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSatellite Sentinel has offered indelible digital evidence of attacks in Abyei, Blue Nile, Darfur, and South Kordofan.
One Year After Independence, South Sudan Still Needs International Support | John Avlon | January 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTStill further eastward, if we continue our wanderings, we plunge into the warm regions of Darfour and Kordofan.
The Desert World | Arthur Mangin
Whilst Kordofan is merely an extensive plain with little change of scenery, Dar Nuba presents an entirely different aspect.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 | F. R. WingateIron is also found in Kordofan; and one day, when we were digging out a well at Delen, we came across quicksilver.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 | F. R. WingateIt was noted principally for its gum, the best quality of which was known by the name of Kordofan gum.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 | F. R. WingateFor both animals, although in poor condition from their journey from Kordofan, a fortnight's rest and good feeding did wonders.
With Kitchener in the Soudan | G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for Kordofan
/ (ˌkɔːdəʊˈfæn) /
a region of the central Sudan: consists of a plateau with rugged uplands (the Nuba Mountains). Area: 380 548 sq km (146 930 sq miles)
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