The Sudanese army has announced that it has successfully eradicated all rebel presence from Khartoum state, following an intense two-year civil conflict primarily led by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement made via Sudan's News Agency, the military confirmed that "Khartoum State is completely free of rebels." This development comes nearly two months after the army regained essential parts of Khartoum city, including the presidential palace, in a notable military success.
Sudan's Army Declares Complete Victory Over Rebels in Khartoum State
Sudan's Army Declares Complete Victory Over Rebels in Khartoum State
Sudan's military claims full control of Khartoum state, marking a significant shift in the ongoing civil war.
Despite this progress, unrest continues in the surrounding areas, such as Omdurman, where recent clashes broke out between the opposing factions. Earlier reports indicated that the military had initiated a "large-scale offensive" in Omdurman, as violence persists in the region. Although the RSF has yet to comment on the military's latest assertions, the conflict seems far from over.
As the military leaders had to relocate to Port Sudan due to the RSF's territorial gains in Khartoum, that city has now also become a battleground. Earlier this month, it faced drone strikes, allegedly by the RSF, which exacerbated existing issues like water shortages and escalated blackouts, affecting an already strained populace. Internationally, Sudan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates have deteriorated, primarily driven by accusations of UAE support for the RSF, which the Gulf nation has firmly denied.
The ongoing civil war has resulted in thousands of fatalities and the displacement of millions, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis. Both the Sudanese military and RSF have faced allegations of war crimes, which they both reject, continuing the cycle of violence and suffering in the region. As the international community watches closely, the situation remains tense and fluid as the battle for control in Sudan continues.
As the military leaders had to relocate to Port Sudan due to the RSF's territorial gains in Khartoum, that city has now also become a battleground. Earlier this month, it faced drone strikes, allegedly by the RSF, which exacerbated existing issues like water shortages and escalated blackouts, affecting an already strained populace. Internationally, Sudan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates have deteriorated, primarily driven by accusations of UAE support for the RSF, which the Gulf nation has firmly denied.
The ongoing civil war has resulted in thousands of fatalities and the displacement of millions, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis. Both the Sudanese military and RSF have faced allegations of war crimes, which they both reject, continuing the cycle of violence and suffering in the region. As the international community watches closely, the situation remains tense and fluid as the battle for control in Sudan continues.
