In a significant development in Sudan's ongoing conflict, military leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has proclaimed that government forces have regained full control over Khartoum, marking a notable milestone after nearly two years of war.
Sudan’s Army Declares Full Control Over Khartoum Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sudan’s Army Declares Full Control Over Khartoum Amid Ongoing Conflict
Military leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announces the recapture of the capital from paramilitary forces.
Burhan's declaration comes during his visit to the presidential palace—his first since fighting erupted in April 2023 between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). After landing at Khartoum International Airport, surrounded by enthusiastic soldiers, Burhan announced the city "free" of RSF militants who had dominated the capital since the beginning of the conflict.
The military's swift recovery of key locations, including state institutions and bridges linking the Greater Khartoum area, suggests a turning point in the territorial struggle. An army representative confirmed that RSF fighters were retreating from Khartoum, with the military moving rapidly to secure the airport and other strategic sites.
Despite the army's recent successes, the humanitarian crisis remains dire. Reports indicate widespread looting, rampant violence, and severe shortages of aid supplies. Both the RSF and the military have been accused of brutal treatment toward civilians, and eyewitness accounts highlight indiscriminate bombings leading to civilian casualties.
While recapturing Khartoum could amplify the army’s strategic interests, the war is not over. The RSF continues to hold significant ground in regions like Darfur, and ongoing foreign military involvement complicates the situation further. International attempts to negotiate peace have thus far yielded little progress, leaving the fate of Sudan uncertain amidst the ongoing hostilities.
The military's swift recovery of key locations, including state institutions and bridges linking the Greater Khartoum area, suggests a turning point in the territorial struggle. An army representative confirmed that RSF fighters were retreating from Khartoum, with the military moving rapidly to secure the airport and other strategic sites.
Despite the army's recent successes, the humanitarian crisis remains dire. Reports indicate widespread looting, rampant violence, and severe shortages of aid supplies. Both the RSF and the military have been accused of brutal treatment toward civilians, and eyewitness accounts highlight indiscriminate bombings leading to civilian casualties.
While recapturing Khartoum could amplify the army’s strategic interests, the war is not over. The RSF continues to hold significant ground in regions like Darfur, and ongoing foreign military involvement complicates the situation further. International attempts to negotiate peace have thus far yielded little progress, leaving the fate of Sudan uncertain amidst the ongoing hostilities.
