Following two years of intense conflict, the Sudanese Armed Forces have regained control of the presidential palace from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, marking a crucial moment in the nation's political landscape.
Sudan Army's Major Victory: Presidential Palace Secured After Years of Turmoil
Sudan Army's Major Victory: Presidential Palace Secured After Years of Turmoil
In a dramatic turn of events, the Sudanese army has reclaimed the presidential palace in Khartoum, signaling a potential shift in the ongoing civil war.
Sudan's state television has broadcast images of jubilant soldiers celebrating the army's pivotal victory as they recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from the rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Verified videos and photos circulating on social media depict soldiers cheering, waving firearms, and kneeling in prayer, reflecting their triumph after years of conflict.
According to military spokesperson Nabil Abdallah, the Sudanese Armed Forces seized both the palace and crucial ministry buildings in the capital. Abdallah proclaimed, "Our forces completely destroyed the enemy's fighters and equipment, and seized large quantities of equipment and weapons." The capital, Khartoum, has been the epicenter of Sudan's brutal civil war, which erupted nearly two years ago and has seen significant violence and upheaval.
While the RSF has dominated much of Khartoum and western Sudan during the war, regaining control of the capital represents a monumental achievement for the Sudanese military and a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict. Recent reports indicate that the army has made further advances in central Sudan as well.
Eyewitnesses reported explosions from drone strikes and air attacks near the Republican Palace. In a recent video, RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, vowed to safeguard the presidential palace and the areas under RSF control, threatening to intensify military actions in other northern cities.
Repeated attempts for peace negotiations have failed as both military factions remain committed to continuing their struggle for dominance over strategic territories. The conflict has led to what the United Nations labels the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with both the RSF and the army facing accusations of egregious human rights violations.
For more updates from the African continent, visit BBC Africa's website and follow their social media channels.
According to military spokesperson Nabil Abdallah, the Sudanese Armed Forces seized both the palace and crucial ministry buildings in the capital. Abdallah proclaimed, "Our forces completely destroyed the enemy's fighters and equipment, and seized large quantities of equipment and weapons." The capital, Khartoum, has been the epicenter of Sudan's brutal civil war, which erupted nearly two years ago and has seen significant violence and upheaval.
While the RSF has dominated much of Khartoum and western Sudan during the war, regaining control of the capital represents a monumental achievement for the Sudanese military and a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict. Recent reports indicate that the army has made further advances in central Sudan as well.
Eyewitnesses reported explosions from drone strikes and air attacks near the Republican Palace. In a recent video, RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, vowed to safeguard the presidential palace and the areas under RSF control, threatening to intensify military actions in other northern cities.
Repeated attempts for peace negotiations have failed as both military factions remain committed to continuing their struggle for dominance over strategic territories. The conflict has led to what the United Nations labels the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with both the RSF and the army facing accusations of egregious human rights violations.
For more updates from the African continent, visit BBC Africa's website and follow their social media channels.
