SUDAN: Sudan's Army Launches Major Offensive to Regain Ground in Khartoum Amid RSF Conflict

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu

Sudan’s army launched a significant artillery and air offensive in Khartoum on Thursday, marking its most extensive operation in the 17-month war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The army, which had lost control of most of the capital, sought to retake key positions ahead of an address by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at the UN General Assembly.

Witnesses reported intense bombardments, with heavy explosions as army forces attempted to cross bridges linking Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri. “The army is carrying out heavy artillery strikes and air strikes,” said Ahmed Abdalla, a resident of Bahri. Despite the army’s efforts, the RSF claimed to have repelled their attempts, though Reuters could not independently verify the reports.

The conflict has caused a massive humanitarian crisis, with over 10 million displaced and parts of Sudan facing severe hunger. The RSF has advanced in other regions, including North Darfur, where UN and rights groups warn of ethnic violence and worsening conditions.

Source: Reuters