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SSP 18 Appendix A: Checkpoints
Imagery taken 6 August by DigitalGlobe.
DigitalGlobe satellite imagery analyzed by SSP shows at least six clearly visible positions consistent with Sudan Armed Forces-aligned (SAF) checkpoints reportedly established in and around Kadugli. As of 17 June, DigitalGlobe imagery shows six checkpoints, 3 of which are fortified, including one with vehicles consistent with main battle tanks, established on main roads leading in and out of Kadugli.
1. On 17 June and 6 August, two armored vehicles consistent with T-55 main battle tanks are present at an apparent checkpoint 1.9 km south of SAF 14th Division base. Multiple structures and a road block are present in the center of the checkpoint.
2. Further south of the SAF 14th Division base, at a distance of 3.9 km, is a second apparent checkpoint along the road leading out of Kadugli. Fighting positions are visible along the perimeter of the more southern checkpoint.
3. DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms a checkpoint 0.75 km northeast of the SAF 14th Division base that showed signs of refortification on both 17 June and 6 August. Also multiple structures and light technical vehicles are present within the fortifications. Possible fighting positions are located outside the fortification.
4. Light technical vehicles consistent with those used by SAF and Popular Defense Force (PDF) militias are positioned on the bridge connecting Kadugli town to El Gardud and Tilo. This is consistent with multiple eye witness reports of the bridge to Kadugli being used as a choke point by SAF forces.
5. An apparent checkpoint with tent-like structures and light vehicles present is positioned approximately 300 meters behind the school in the village of Tilo, on the road leading east out of Kadugli.
6. DigitalGlobe satellite images confirm another apparent checkpoint 1 km north of Kadugli airport, on the road between Kadugli and the airport. A second checkpoint is stationed at the airport.
SSP 18 Appendix A: Checkpoints
Imagery taken 6 August by DigitalGlobe.
DigitalGlobe satellite imagery analyzed by SSP shows at least six clearly visible positions consistent with Sudan Armed Forces-aligned (SAF) checkpoints reportedly established in and around Kadugli. As of 17 June, DigitalGlobe imagery shows six checkpoints, 3 of which are fortified, including one with vehicles consistent with main battle tanks, established on main roads leading in and out of Kadugli.
1. On 17 June and 6 August, two armored vehicles consistent with T-55 main battle tanks are present at an apparent checkpoint 1.9 km south of SAF 14th Division base. Multiple structures and a road block are present in the center of the checkpoint.
2. Further south of the SAF 14th Division base, at a distance of 3.9 km, is a second apparent checkpoint along the road leading out of Kadugli. Fighting positions are visible along the perimeter of the more southern checkpoint.
3. DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms a checkpoint 0.75 km northeast of the SAF 14th Division base that showed signs of refortification on both 17 June and 6 August. Also multiple structures and light technical vehicles are present within the fortifications. Possible fighting positions are located outside the fortification.
4. Light technical vehicles consistent with those used by SAF and Popular Defense Force (PDF) militias are positioned on the bridge connecting Kadugli town to El Gardud and Tilo. This is consistent with multiple eye witness reports of the bridge to Kadugli being used as a choke point by SAF forces.
5. An apparent checkpoint with tent-like structures and light vehicles present is positioned approximately 300 meters behind the school in the village of Tilo, on the road leading east out of Kadugli.
6. DigitalGlobe satellite images confirm another apparent checkpoint 1 km north of Kadugli airport, on the road between Kadugli and the airport. A second checkpoint is stationed at the airport.