Recent hostilities in Sudan have led to a military transport plane crash killing 46, including a senior general. As fighting escalates between the SAF and RSF, the army regains control of strategic locations, bolstered by the use of Turkish drones. A newly formed “parallel government” by civil groups in RSF areas raises concerns about further fragmentation of the country.
The military transport plane crash in Omdurman, near Khartoum, has resulted in 46 fatalities, including General Bahr Ahmed Bahr, a senior army officer. The cause of the crash remains undetermined, amid ongoing fierce combat between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is suspected the plane could have been downed by anti-aircraft fire, especially after RSF’s claims of shooting down another transport plane were made recently.
In recent weeks, the SAF, supported by the Sudan Shield Forces, has regained control over Khartoum Bahri and critical sectors around the East Nile region. This includes the acquisition of the strategic Soba Bridge, allowing the SAF and its affiliates to push further into central Khartoum, which is still largely held by the RSF.
The Sudanese army is actively advancing elsewhere, utilizing Turkish drones to successfully alleviate the siege of El-Obeid in North Kordofan. These drones have facilitated significant military operations, restoring control over vital territories previously held by the RSF. Nevertheless, RSF’s drone activity has targeted power facilities in northern Sudan, leading to outages in cities like Ad-Daba and Dongola.
Politically, the recent formation of a “parallel government” by armed, political, and civil organizations in RSF-controlled regions has stirred unrest among other Sudanese political factions. This move is perceived as a potential catalyst for further national fragmentation, exacerbating the ongoing diplomatic crisis between Sudan and Kenya, particularly concerning the delayed signing of a fundamental agreement intended to address ongoing conflict-related issues.
The conflict in Sudan is intensifying, marked by increasing use of military drones by both the army and the RSF, underscored by the devastating plane crash in Omdurman. Key strategic victories by the SAF highlight its efforts to reclaim territory, while the political landscape remains volatile with implications of a competing governance structure. Continuing military and political developments urge international attention as humanitarian crises deepen and stability remains elusive.
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