Kauda, Sudan


Kauda is a town in southern Sudan, located in the South Kordofan state which currently serves as headquarters of rebels from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North (al-Hilu) group.

History

On 19 December 2013, the Sudanese army bombed Kauda, killing one person and wounding another.
In 2020, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok visited Kauda for the first time since Sudanese [conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile|war broke out in 2011].
As of January 2025, the town is under the control of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North (al-Hilu) rebel group during the Sudanese [civil war (2023–present)].

Religion

There is a mosque in the town. A Catholic community also exists.