The Sudanese army has reportedly seized key strategic locations in central Khartoum from the RSF, indicating a shift in control. This includes vital points like the Nile Towers and Sherwani Bus Station. The ongoing conflict has led to significant civilian casualties and displacements, highlighting an impending humanitarian disaster in the region.
On Sunday, the Sudanese army announced it has gained control of strategic areas in central Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to the military’s statement, the army’s forces seized key locations, including the Nile Towers and the Al Mansheiya Bridge, as well as securing the Sherwani Bus Station, the largest transport hub in the capital.
Videos shared by activists on social media documented Sudanese soldiers patrolling the Sherwani Bus Station and adjacent neighborhoods, highlighting the army’s operational movements. These gains strategically position the army closer to the Army Command Center in western Khartoum and the Presidential Palace located in the south.
Despite the army’s advances, there was no immediate response from the RSF regarding the military claims. RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, had previously stated in a video that his forces would not withdraw from Khartoum or the Presidential Palace, which they have held since the onset of the conflict.
The RSF’s territorial control has diminished significantly over recent weeks in favor of the Sudanese army, impacting several states including Khartoum, Al-Jazira, and North Kordofan. Currently, the army has control over the entirety of Bahri City to the north, most of Omdurman City to the west, and approximately 75% of central Khartoum, which contains the Presidential Palace and the primary airport, while the RSF retains command of the eastern and southern areas.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, the fighting has resulted in over 20,000 fatalities and displaced approximately 14 million individuals, according to United Nations and local reports. Research by U.S. universities suggests the death toll may be as high as 130,000. With the crisis affecting 13 of Sudan’s 18 states, international and UN calls for an end to hostilities have intensified, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster caused by food shortages and famine.
The recent territorial gains by the Sudanese army in Khartoum signify a critical shift in the ongoing conflict, demonstrating a diminishing control of the RSF. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, with thousands of fatalities and millions displaced, urgent calls for resolution continue to escalate. The situation remains precarious, requiring immediate attention and intervention from international bodies.
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