The Sudanese army has claimed control over strategic locations in central Khartoum amid ongoing fighting with the RSF. Key secured sites include the Nile Towers, Al Mansheiya Bridge, and Sherwani Bus Station. The RSF has seen its territorial control diminish significantly as the conflict intensifies, resulting in a humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
On Sunday, the Sudanese army announced its successful capture of strategic locations in central Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Among the locations taken by the army were the Nile Towers, a prominent residential and commercial complex, as well as the Al Mansheiya Bridge, a key infrastructure point in the capital. Furthermore, the Sherwani Bus Station, known as the largest transportation hub in central Khartoum, has also been secured.
Videos circulated by activists on social media depicted Sudanese soldiers conducting patrols at the Sherwani Bus Station and in two adjacent neighborhoods. These new territorial gains have positioned the army closer to both the Army Command Center in western Khartoum and the Presidential Palace towards the south.
As the army has advanced, RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly referred to as Hemedti, stated in a recent video that his forces would remain in Khartoum and retain control over the Presidential Palace, which they have held since the conflict began. Reports indicate that RSF’s territorial control has diminished significantly in favor of the army across multiple states, including Khartoum and surrounding regions.
Within Khartoum State, the army currently controls the entirety of Bahri City in the north, the majority of Omdurman City in the west, and approximately 75% of central Khartoum City, which contains both the Presidential Palace and the primary airport. Nevertheless, the RSF still holds sway over the eastern and southern sections of the city.
The conflict between the army and RSF, which has been ongoing since mid-April 2023, has resulted in over 20,000 fatalities and the displacement of 14 million individuals, according to UN data and local authorities. However, research from American universities suggests the death toll may exceed 130,000. Amid escalating death tolls, international and UN appeals for the cessation of hostilities are increasing, warning of an impending humanitarian crisis as millions face famine and potential death from food shortages. Notably, the conflict has now affected 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.
The Sudanese army’s recent territorial gains in Khartoum highlight the ongoing and intensifying conflict with the RSF. Despite capturing significant locations, including the Sherwani Bus Station and the Nile Towers, the RSF continues to control parts of the city. The humanitarian crisis exacerbated by this conflict emphasizes the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further loss of life and suffering among the millions affected across multiple states in Sudan.
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