Rufaa (city)
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Rufaa | |
|---|---|
 The bridge between Rufaa and Al-Hasaheisa | |
  Rufaa Location in Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 14°46′N 33°21.4′E / 14.767°N 33.3567°E | |
| Country |  Sudan |
| State | Al Jazirah |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | Approx. 100,000 |
Rufaa is a city in the Al Jazirah state in east-central Sudan.[1]
The twin city of Al-Hasaheisa (Arabic: الحَصَاحِيصَا) lies on the eastern bank of the Blue Nile.
On 18 December 2023, the city was seized by the Rapid Support Forces during the War in Sudan.[2] By 14 January 2025, the SAF recaptured the village.[3]