Sudan's Tense Battle for Control: Army Encircles Khartoum Amid Stalemate

The Sudanese army, targeting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), encircles Khartoum airport as part of a protracted conflict. Seizing several strategic locations, the army aims to regain control while the RSF consolidates power in the west, leading to severe humanitarian crises and fears of a de facto partition.

The Sudanese army is on the move, strategically encircling Khartoum airport in an ongoing bid to oust the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from their final foothold in the capital.

Two military sources informed Reuters of the situation, pointing out the conflict's potential to draw out further. The army had already secured a symbolic victory with the seizure of the presidential palace, marking a significant strategic win. Now, efforts focus on gaining Tiba al-Hassanab camp, the RSF's last major base in central Sudan.

Despite recent advances, the battle lines remain hardened as the RSF consolidates in the west. Meanwhile, the country faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and struggling amid the war-torn landscape. The conflict stems from a power struggle following a shared coup in 2021 by the two military groups.

(With inputs from agencies.)