Al-Fulah
Town in West Kordofan, Sudan
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Al-Fulah (Arabic: الفولة) is a town in West Kordofan State in Sudan and is the capital of the state. It is the home of the University of West Kordofan.
Al-Fulah
الفولة | |
|---|---|
  Al-Fulah Location in Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 11°43′02″N 28°20′36″E | |
| Country |  Sudan |
| State | West Kordofan |
| Control |  Rapid Support Forces |
| Elevation | 516 m (1,692 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (CAT) |
Conflict during the Second Sudanese Civil War resulted in many people being displaced.[1]
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.[2]
The Chinese have shown an interest in developing a power station in Al-Fulah and building a 730 kilometres (450 mi) pipeline.[3][4]
