The Sudanese army has claimed complete control over Khartoum state, asserting that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been entirely pushed out. This declaration follows the military's earlier reclaiming of Khartoum city, marking a significant triumph in the ongoing civil war.
Sudan Army Declares Full Victory in Khartoum State Over Rebels
Sudan Army Declares Full Victory in Khartoum State Over Rebels
Sudan's military announces total withdrawal of the paramilitary RSF from Khartoum state amidst ongoing conflicts.
The RSF has not yet responded to the army's announcements, as clashes continue particularly in Omdurman—part of the Khartoum region. The conflict has led to dire humanitarian conditions, with accusations of war crimes surfacing against both parties while diplomatic tensions rise with nations like the UAE.
The civil war in Sudan has led to widespread destruction in Sudan's capital city Khartoum. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, which has been engaged in a two-year war with Sudan's army, has been entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, says the military. "Khartoum State is completely free of rebels," the army declared in a statement released by Sudan's News Agency. This announcement comes nearly two months after securing the city of Khartoum, including the presidential palace, from the RSF, marking a critical victory for the military.
On Tuesday, new confrontations ignited in Omdurman, another key location within the capital region. The army had previously initiated a "large-scale offensive" there. So far, the RSF has not issued a response to the latest claims from the military.
Once the nucleus of Sudan's governance, Khartoum has seen its military leaders forced to retreat eastward to Port Sudan due to the ongoing violence. Previously deemed relatively safe, Port Sudan has become embroiled in turmoil after suffering drone attacks attributed to the RSF, which damaged vital infrastructure and exacerbated shortages in water and power.
Moreover, the conflict has further strained diplomatic relations, particularly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which Sudan has accused of backing the RSF. The UAE has firmly rejected these allegations, calling them unfounded.
The civil war, ongoing for three years, has resulted in thousands of fatalities and displacements, leading to what the UN describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Both the military and RSF face allegations of war crimes, which they both deny.
The civil war in Sudan has led to widespread destruction in Sudan's capital city Khartoum. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, which has been engaged in a two-year war with Sudan's army, has been entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, says the military. "Khartoum State is completely free of rebels," the army declared in a statement released by Sudan's News Agency. This announcement comes nearly two months after securing the city of Khartoum, including the presidential palace, from the RSF, marking a critical victory for the military.
On Tuesday, new confrontations ignited in Omdurman, another key location within the capital region. The army had previously initiated a "large-scale offensive" there. So far, the RSF has not issued a response to the latest claims from the military.
Once the nucleus of Sudan's governance, Khartoum has seen its military leaders forced to retreat eastward to Port Sudan due to the ongoing violence. Previously deemed relatively safe, Port Sudan has become embroiled in turmoil after suffering drone attacks attributed to the RSF, which damaged vital infrastructure and exacerbated shortages in water and power.
Moreover, the conflict has further strained diplomatic relations, particularly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which Sudan has accused of backing the RSF. The UAE has firmly rejected these allegations, calling them unfounded.
The civil war, ongoing for three years, has resulted in thousands of fatalities and displacements, leading to what the UN describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Both the military and RSF face allegations of war crimes, which they both deny.
