Sudanese Army Regains Control of Khartoum Airport Amid Ongoing Civil War

In a significant development in Sudan's brutal civil war, the Sudanese army has successfully regained control of Khartoum International Airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a critical shift in the ongoing conflict that has claimed countless lives and displaced millions since its onset in April 2023.

The Sudanese army's recent territorial gain began with the recapture of the presidential palace on Friday. According to Gen Mohamed Abdel Rahman al-Bilawi, army troops have fully secured the airport and anticipate expelling any remaining RSF fighters by the day's end. Civilians in Khartoum have taken to the streets to celebrate this military progress, with the army also seizing Manshiya Bridge—the last RSF-held bridge—as well as a military camp in the RSF's southern stronghold.

Despite these advancements, the situation remains precarious. The RSF continues to dominate much of the Darfur region, with recent reports indicating tragic civilian casualties resulting from air force bombings targeting a market earlier this week. As the war rages on, the toll of the conflict underscores the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding across Sudan, where hundreds of thousands have lost their lives and millions are left in dislocation and despair.

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