The Sudanese army has seized control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum amidst ongoing conflict with the RSF. This event marks a significant advance in a two-year war deemed the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Both factions continue to engage in combat, with no peace negotiations in sight, exacerbating the humanitarian situation.
On Friday, the Sudanese army announced its complete takeover of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing two-year conflict threatening to divide the nation. Reports from Sudanese state television and military sources confirm that the army is currently conducting search operations around the palace to locate members of the paramilitary force known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Witnesses in central Khartoum reported hearing intermittent gunfire, indicating the tense atmosphere in the capital. The ongoing conflict has resulted in what the United Nations describes as the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, leading to widespread famine and disease. Both the Sudanese army and RSF have faced allegations of committing war crimes, with the RSF also charged with genocide; however, they deny these allegations.
Since the onset of the conflict in April 2023, the RSF initially took control of the palace and a large part of the capital. Yet, the Sudanese Armed Forces have gradually regained ground in recent months, moving closer to securing the palace along the River Nile. The RSF, while establishing a parallel government, maintains authority over parts of Khartoum, Omdurman, and western Sudan, including efforts to capture the army’s last stronghold in Darfur, al-Fashir.
The army’s capture of Khartoum could expedite their complete dominion over central Sudan and solidify the territorial split between the two factions. Both groups remain committed to continuing the fight for the entirety of the country, with no peace negotiations currently underway.
The recent takeover of the Presidential Palace by the Sudanese army represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with the RSF. This development could potentially lead to a complete military control of central Sudan, further entrenching the division between the warring factions. As both sides prepare for continued conflict amidst a humanitarian crisis, the prospect of peace remains elusive, underscoring the need for international attention and intervention.
Original Source: ntvkenya.co.ke
