The Sudanese military has taken back control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, which represents a substantial victory over a militia that has been occupying large portions of the nation throughout the continuing conflict.
Starting from April 2023, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in an intense conflict over control of territories. This combat situation has led to what is now considered one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies globally, resulting in approximately 28,000 fatalities and displacing around 11 million individuals, as reported by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.
Since the onset of the conflict, the RSF has controlled Khartoum, even holding onto the Presidential Palace. But on Friday, the government reported that SAF forces had recaptured the palace with intentions to advance and seize control of the entire city.
"Today the flag is hoisted, the palace has returned, and the journey goes on until total victory is achieved," Information Minister Khalid Al-Aiser posted on X.
Although the SAF has reclaimed control of the palace, which is a considerable achievement, the RSF continues to dominate extensive portions of Khartoum as well as crucial zones in western, southern, and central Sudan, notably Darfur, an area plagued by ongoing ethnic conflicts. In contrast, the SAF maintains authority over the northern and eastern sections of Sudan.
Taking back Khartoum would serve as a powerful victory for the SAF, especially since the RSF began establishing an alternative administration. Nonetheless, this struggle for dominance brings severe repercussions for ordinary citizens who frequently become caught in the crossfire.
Sudan brings case against UAE to World Court over alleged involvement in genocide Infants and young kids are victims of rape used as a tactic of warfare in Sudan—UNICEF Military airplane crashes in Khartoum, Sudan, resulting in 46 fatalities"Dozens of civilians, including local aid workers, have lost their lives due to artillery attacks and air strikes carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in areas like eastern Khartoum and northern Omdurman since March 12," stated Seif Magango, a representative from the UN Human Rights Office, on Thursday amid escalating violence in the capital city.
Both parties have been accused of war crimes. In January, the U.S. alleged that the RSF committed genocide, marking the second time in 20 years that such charges were brought against entities in Sudan.
A recent UNICEF report similarly pointed out that SAF was involved in serious human rights abuses, such as sexual violence against minors, with some victims being as young as one year old.
Credible accounts suggest that the RSF along with allied militias has conducted raids on residences in eastern Khartoum, executing summary executions and conducting random detentions. They have also pillaged provisions and medical resources from communal kitchens and healthcare facilities," Magango stated further. "The SAF together with associated combatants are said to be involved in theft and various unlawful acts within regions under their jurisdiction in Khartoum North (Bahri) and East Nile. Arbitrary detention remains prevalent throughout East Nile.
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