The Sudanese military marked a significant victory over paramilitary forces, celebrating the recapture of Wad Madani from the Rapid Support Forces amidst ongoing conflict.
Sudanese Military Celebrates Critical Victory Against Paramilitary Forces
Sudanese Military Celebrates Critical Victory Against Paramilitary Forces
Sudan's civil war sees a pivotal moment as the army regains control of Wad Madani, raising hopes for an end to conflict.
Sudanese people celebrated in Meroe, located in Sudan’s northern state, on Saturday, after the army announced it had taken control of Wad Madani, a crucial city in the nation’s breadbasket region. The announcement was made by Sudan’s information minister, who described the operation as a liberation of the city, with the military confirming that their troops were actively working to purge the remaining rebels.
The recapture of Wad Madani is seen as a pivotal moment in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which has persisted for nearly two years. Experts suggest that securing this city could shift the war's focus northward toward Khartoum, the capital. Recent footage shared online showed military forces entering the city, approximately 100 miles south of Khartoum, with reports indicating that members of the paramilitary group, known as the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), were retreating.
R.S.F. leader Gen. Mohamed Hamdan acknowledged their setback, stating, “Today we lost a round; we did not lose the battle,” vowing to reclaim the city soon. Following the army's announcement, there were scenes of jubilation in army-controlled areas as the Sudanese populace clung to the hope that this military advance might mark a turning point in a devastating civil conflict characterized by atrocities and escalating famine afflicting one of Africa’s largest nations.
The recapture of Wad Madani is seen as a pivotal moment in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which has persisted for nearly two years. Experts suggest that securing this city could shift the war's focus northward toward Khartoum, the capital. Recent footage shared online showed military forces entering the city, approximately 100 miles south of Khartoum, with reports indicating that members of the paramilitary group, known as the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), were retreating.
R.S.F. leader Gen. Mohamed Hamdan acknowledged their setback, stating, “Today we lost a round; we did not lose the battle,” vowing to reclaim the city soon. Following the army's announcement, there were scenes of jubilation in army-controlled areas as the Sudanese populace clung to the hope that this military advance might mark a turning point in a devastating civil conflict characterized by atrocities and escalating famine afflicting one of Africa’s largest nations.
