The Sudanese army announced today that it has established full control over Khartoum - nearly two years after the outbreak of civil war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Associated Press reported, BTA reported.
In videos shared on social networks, Sudanese soldiers rejoice in the Republican Palace in the capital. The Sudanese government was based in this complex on the banks of the Nile River before the conflict began in April 2023.
In recent months, the regular Sudanese army under the command of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has been advancing methodically, the AP notes.
So far, the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, have not admitted that they have lost control of Khartoum. However, they are unlikely to lay down their arms, as they continue to control parts of Sudan and have allies.
According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the conflict in Sudan has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. More than 28,000 people have been killed since the war began, with some estimates suggesting the real toll is much higher.
Millions have been forced to flee their homes, and entire regions are facing famine.