Sudanese Army Secures Strategic City Amid Ongoing Conflict with Rebels

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:44:36 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Sudanese Army Secures Strategic City Amid Ongoing Conflict with Rebels

Announcement of army's gain in eastern city highlights the intensifying struggle between military factions in Sudan.


Sudan finds itself at a critical juncture as the army announces the capture of Wad Madani amidst a fierce struggle with rebel forces, raising concerns over the humanitarian crisis and ongoing violence.



The Sudanese army has declared a significant victory in its prolonged conflict with rebel forces after reportedly capturing the eastern city of Wad Madani, a pivotal stronghold in the ongoing civil war that has enveloped the nation since April 2023. Celebrations erupted in Port Sudan as footage emerged showing jubilant crowds welcoming soldiers entering Wad Madani. This city serves as the capital of Al Jazira state, located approximately 87 miles (140 km) from the capital, Khartoum.

In stark contrast to the army's claims, the leader of the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo—commonly known as Hemedti—admitted the defeat in an emotional audio message. Dagalo attributed the loss to the Sudanese army's effective deployment of airpower, including Iranian-manufactured drones. He committed to continuing the fight despite the setbacks, asserting that he would persist until victory was achieved, no matter how long that may take.

The conflict, ignited by the army's perceptions of RSF maneuvers as threats, has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has highlighted the situation as one of the largest displacement crises globally, with approximately nine million Sudanese uprooted from their homes due to the violence. Experts indicate that the nation is teetering on the edge of famine, with about half of the population, or 24.6 million people, urgently needing food assistance.

In a related context, the U.S. recently imposed sanctions on Dagalo, designating him for leadership roles in what has been described as systematic atrocities against civilians amid the ongoing 20-month conflict. This international scrutiny comes as reports of devastating violence in regions like Darfur have emerged, shedding light on the dire situation facing the civilian population as the conflict intensifies. The path forward for Sudan remains fraught with challenges, as both military factions prepare for an uncertain future.

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