Khartoum: Sudan’s military is close to seizing the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This marks a major shift in the ongoing war.
Battle for Control
The RSF took control of Khartoum in April 2023.
Sudan’s army has steadily advanced towards the Presidential Palace.
The military has been pushing forward along the Nile.
The RSF still holds parts of Khartoum and Omdurman.
The army’s progress could redefine Sudan’s territorial divisions.
Continued Fighting
The RSF recently set up a parallel government.
Both sides are determined to keep fighting.
The battle for the capital remains intense.
The army’s gains could reshape Sudan’s power structure.
Worsening Crisis
The war has caused severe humanitarian suffering.
The UN calls it the world’s worst humanitarian disaster.
Famine and disease have spread across Sudan.
Both forces face allegations of war crimes.
The RSF has also been accused of genocide.
Palace Under Siege
The RSF has fiercely defended the palace.
Snipers have been stationed in surrounding buildings.
RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ordered troops to hold their ground.
The army has carried out heavy airstrikes overnight.
Drones and artillery attacks have intensified in central Khartoum.
Military Strategy
The army holds an advantage in air power.
RSF has increased its drone capabilities recently.
The paramilitary force claims it is advancing elsewhere.
Eyewitnesses reported RSF attacks in southern Khartoum.
The conflict remains unpredictable, with ongoing escalations.
Civilians in Turmoil
Thousands of displaced residents support the army’s progress.
The RSF is accused of widespread looting and killings.
Some soldiers have reportedly engaged in robberies.
The RSF denies accusations of war crimes.
Sudanese civilians remain trapped in a war zone.
Uncertain Future
The battle for Sudan is far from over.
The country remains deeply divided between warring factions.
No international mediation efforts have been successful.
The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen.
Sudan’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing conflict.
