The Sudanese army has seized control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, marking a significant advancement in the ongoing conflict. The RSF, which initially captured the palace, is now being pursued by the army. Both factions remain committed to fighting for control, with no current peace negotiations in sight.
The Sudanese army gained complete control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Friday, marking a significant development in the ongoing two-year-long conflict, as reported by Sudan TV and military sources, and cited by News.az. This seizure is seen as a major advance amidst the escalating struggles for power within the country.
In its efforts to regain stability, the Sudanese army has been conducting search operations around the palace to locate members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This group initially seized the palace and much of the capital when the war erupted in April 2023. However, the Sudanese Armed Forces have recently made strategic advances towards the palace along the River Nile.
Although the RSF has established a rival government and retains control over parts of Khartoum, neighbouring Omdurman, and western Sudan, the Sudanese army’s capturing of Khartoum may accelerate the army’s consolidation of power in central Sudan. This action could also deepen the east-west territorial divisions that have emerged as each faction battles for dominance.
Both the army and the RSF have pledged to persist in their contest for the country, with no viable peace negotiations currently in sight. The conflict originated from a power struggle between the army and the RSF in the context of a proposed transition to civilian governance.
The Sudanese army’s recent takeover of the Presidential Palace signifies a critical moment in a protracted conflict that could reshape the country’s power dynamics. As both the army and the RSF remain entrenched in their positions, the lack of peace negotiations raises concerns about ongoing violence and its implications for Sudan’s future governance. This situation demands careful attention, as it holds the potential to further polarize the region and impede a peaceful transition to stability.
Original Source: news.az
