Renewed Violence in Khartoum as RSF Drone Attacks Follow Truce Agreement

Sat Nov 08 2025 04:00:35 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Explosions and drone attacks are reported in Khartoum just a day after the Rapid Support Forces claimed a humanitarian ceasefire.

In Khartoum, residents reported drone attacks and explosions near military installations, occurring shortly after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) expressed acceptance of a humanitarian ceasefire. However, the Sudanese government remains skeptical about the RSF's commitment to adhere to such agreements, citing previous violations. The ongoing civil conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, complicating the humanitarian landscape as famine conditions worsen in affected areas.

Explosions have been heard near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, a day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said it would agree to a humanitarian ceasefire.

Residents in Khartoum, which is controlled by the army, reported being woken by the sound of drones and explosions overnight. The blasts appeared to take place near a military base and a power station in the early hours of Friday morning.

The RSF has not addressed these accounts, but Sudan's military-led government expressed caution about agreeing to a truce, stating that the RSF did not respect ceasefires.

The civil war between the military and RSF has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced 12 million since it began in April 2023. Reports of worsening famine conditions have arisen as a UN-backed hunger monitor confirmed the spread of famine in affected areas.

Drones were also reported near the military-controlled town of Atbara, where residents said anti-aircraft defenses shot them down, leading to fires and explosions in parts of the city.

A day prior, the RSF announced its agreement to a humanitarian truce proposed by the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The plan aims for a permanent ceasefire and transition to civilian rule, but the Sudanese government has previously rejected perceived foreign interference.

The RSF's announcement came after they seized el-Fasher, a significant city in Darfur, which may have strengthened their negotiating position in future ceasefire discussions.

However, the RSF faces international scrutiny over allegations of mass killings and sexual violence during conflicts, which they have denied. Previous ceasefire agreements have failed, raising concerns about the likelihood of this latest truce holding.