The Sudanese army is clashing with the RSF near the al-Jili oil refinery in a bid for control. Fighting is reported in el-Fasher as the RSF issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the army to vacate. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has culminated in numerous civilian casualties and mass displacement towards South Sudan.
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are currently engaged in violent confrontations near the al-Jili oil refinery, situated north of Khartoum. Reports indicate that the army has conducted a multipronged offensive aimed at regaining control of the strategically significant site, resulting in direct clashes with the RSF. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reported that despite the army’s concerted efforts, they have yet to fully gain control of the refinery.
Since the onset of conflict in April 2023, tensions have escalated between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo, leading to widespread violence resulting in the displacement of approximately 12 million people. Both factions accuse one another of committing war crimes and targeting civilians, causing immense humanitarian crises across the region. Recently, over one million Sudanese have fled to South Sudan, exacerbating existing tensions.
The ongoing battles between the Sudanese army and the RSF near Khartoum highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region, with countless civilians affected. The situation remains dire, with increased violence leading to significant displacement and regional instability. Efforts to control strategic locations, such as the al-Jili oil refinery, underscore the complexity of the ongoing conflict.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
