The Sudanese army announced a significant breakthrough on Friday, claiming to have broken the siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on its command center in central Khartoum.
This development comes after nearly two years of war, which has ravaged the country, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions.
The army stated that it successfully lifted the siege on its Signal Corps camp in Khartoum Bahri and merged with forces in Central Khartoum, also under siege. However, the RSF rejected the army’s claims, labeling them as “propaganda” designed to boost morale.
The RSF also accused the army of spreading falsehoods through doctored videos.
The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, stems from disputes over the integration of the two forces. Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has been a key battleground, with the RSF maintaining a strong presence.
In a separate development, intense clashes broke out in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, between the RSF and Sudanese joint forces.
The joint forces claimed to have repelled the RSF attack, inflicting heavy losses. The RSF has not commented on these reports.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides trading accusations and claims.
The international community has expressed concerns over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with half the population facing hunger.
