Sudan's Quest for Control: Army Advances in Wake of Devastating Conflict

The Sudanese army has regained significant control in Khartoum, driving out the Rapid Support Forces amid ongoing conflict. Despite army gains, the war continues to fracture Sudan, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. Originally allies, the army and RSF diverged over transition plans, leading to escalated violence.

The Sudanese army achieved a significant milestone by pushing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) out of most of Khartoum city, residents reported on Wednesday. The army chief toured the presidential palace and airport, showcasing a notable force gain, though the broader conflict remains unresolved.

Residents confirmed RSF troops had retreated, allowing the army to deploy across the central city after two years of conflict, which has divided the nation into rival zones. The ruling council announced that Army Chief Abdel Fattah Burhan's flight into Khartoum airport marked the first such landing since the war's onset in April 2023.

The army released footage, purportedly showing RSF retreat, though unverified by independent sources. As the conflict fragments Sudan, leading to humanitarian distress, the rival forces' initial alliance unraveled over different visions for civilian transition, escalating the already tumultuous situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)