The Sudanese army has intensified operations to gain full control of Khartoum’s presidential palace, targeting RSF positions in nearby areas. Clashes continue as RSF attempts to break a military siege, while humanitarian crises worsen due to displacement and restricted aid access for millions affected by the conflict.
The Sudanese army, along with the elite unit of the General Intelligence Service, has intensified operations in southwestern Al-Jazira state, approaching complete control of Khartoum’s presidential palace. As reported by Al-Arabiya, this military advance targets ten key regions south of Khartoum, including Sheikh Al-Yaqout and Jebel Aulia, where Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remain active, indicating a possible shift in the battle dynamics.
Following a nighttime offensive by the army targeting RSF positions, significant clashes erupted in central Khartoum, particularly around the presidential palace. State-run Sudan TV indicates that the military is close to securing full control over the palace amid ongoing two-year-long conflict risks of Sudan’s fragmentation. Meanwhile, RSF fighters have made multiple attempts to break the military’s siege through southeastern assaults, leading to some military pushes.
The army has countered these RSF attacks with airstrikes, reportedly destroying about 30 RSF military vehicles and securing crucial access routes to the palace. This military strategy has kept the RSF forces under pressure, complicating their position within Khartoum.
In North Darfur, clashes near El Fasher have displaced thousands to the Zamzam camp, which is now besieged and experiencing famine. Humanitarian aid is severely restricted due to ongoing violence, leaving many without access to essential resources. Both the UN and humanitarian organizations are demanding an immediate end to hostilities and unimpeded access for lifesaving aid.
Since the onset of the conflict in April 2023, over 12 million people have been displaced in Sudan. The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by famine, disease outbreaks, and the destruction of critical infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing violence.
The Sudanese army’s recent operations signify a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, with efforts to secure Khartoum’s presidential palace intensifying. However, the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate with widespread displacement and severe restrictions on aid. Immediate international intervention is essential to address both military tensions and the dire humanitarian conditions resulting from this protracted conflict.
Original Source: shafaq.com
