The Sudanese army has intensified its military operations against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful faction embroiled in the ongoing civil war, in an effort to reclaim territory in the capital, Khartoum.
This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, which has seen the army and RSF locked in a brutal power struggle since April 2023.
In a coordinated dawn assault on Thursday, government troops targeted RSF camps situated in Khartoum and the neighboring city of Bahri.
Eyewitnesses reported heavy airstrikes and fierce ground combat as government forces attempted to regain control of strategically important areas.
The conflict has plunged Sudan into a severe humanitarian crisis, characterized by widespread suffering and instability.
According to the United Nations, this crisis is among the worst globally, with around 150,000 people reported killed and more than 10 million others nearly a third of the nation’s population displaced from their homes.
Families are fleeing violence, and humanitarian aid organizations are struggling to provide assistance amid deteriorating conditions.
As the Sudanese army pushes forward, they have successfully crossed two crucial bridges over the Nile River, which had previously separated government-controlled regions in Omdurman from those under RSF control.
This movement could potentially alter the dynamics of the conflict, as the RSF has maintained dominance over almost all of Khartoum since the war began.
With the fighting intensifying, the international community is increasingly alarmed by the implications for regional stability and the humanitarian toll.
As both sides prepare for further confrontations, the future remains uncertain for Sudan, a country already reeling from years of conflict and unrest.
The ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to restore order and safety for millions of affected civilians.
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