Army Declares Khartoum State Cleared of RSF Rebels Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Sudanese army has announced that Khartoum state is free of the Rapid Support Forces, marking a critical turning point in the ongoing conflict. Despite this victory, fighting continues in nearby areas, and the humanitarian crisis worsens as accusations of foreign involvement emerge.

The Sudanese military has proclaimed Khartoum state “completely free of rebels,” effectively declaring victory over the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after two years of civil war. This statement, released through Sudan's News Agency, follows the military's recapture of Khartoum city—an action that included regaining the presidential palace.

The conflict has not fully abated, as skirmishes were reported earlier this week in Omdurman, a district within Khartoum state. The military initiated a “large-scale offensive” there, aiming to solidify control in the region, as per reports from AFP. As of now, the RSF has not issued any statement regarding the army’s claim of total ouster from the state.

Khartoum, once the political heart of Sudan, has been significantly impacted by fighting, prompting military leaders to relocate to Port Sudan. This eastern city had previously been assumed safe, but recent drone attacks blamed on RSF have intensified fighting there, damaging key infrastructure and resulting in serious water shortages and blackouts throughout the area.

The ramifications of the civil war extend beyond military confrontations, affecting international relations as well. Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of supporting the RSF—claims that the UAE has categorically denied. Sudanian officials implicated the UAE in orchestrating an attack on Port Sudan, prompting the UAE to label such accusations as "unfounded allegations."

The ongoing conflict has led to catastrophic humanitarian consequences, with thousands of casualties and millions displaced, rendering Sudan as a focal point of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Both the army and the RSF face numerous allegations of war crimes, all of which they deny, further complicating the situation as it unfolds.