In brief
The Sudanese army has officially announced the complete expulsion of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from Khartoum state, signaling a pivotal moment in the ongoing civil conflict that has devastated the capital.
In a statement released by Sudan's News Agency, the military declared, "Khartoum State is completely free of rebels." This announcement comes nearly two months after Sudan’s forces successfully recaptured the city of Khartoum, including strategic locations such as the presidential palace, marking a significant victory in the prolonged war. Earlier reports indicated renewed violence in Omdurman, a city within the Khartoum region, where the army announced a "large-scale offensive" against opposing forces.Once the epicenter of Sudan's governance, Khartoum's control shifted as military leaders fled to the eastern city of Port Sudan due to escalating conflict. Port Sudan, previously seen as a refuge, has faced increased hostilities, including drone attacks blamed on the RSF, leading to critical infrastructure damage that exacerbated water shortages and power outages.The ongoing conflict has also strained Sudan's international relations, particularly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accused of backing the RSF—a claim the UAE has stridently denied. These tensions intensified with Sudan alleging UAE involvement in an attack earlier this month on Port Sudan.Since the onset of civil war three years ago, the conflict has resulted in thousands of fatalities and millions displaced, emerging as one of the world’s direst humanitarian crises. Allegations of war crimes have been levied against both the army and RSF, each side rejecting the accusations. As the fighting continues, the prospect of peace remains elusive.
