The Sudanese army is advancing toward Khartoum’s presidential palace amidst escalating conflict with the Rapid Support Forces. Recent shelling has killed civilians, including children, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts. The army now reportedly is less than one kilometer from the palace, raising concerns over civilian safety and the need for humanitarian assistance in the region.
The conflict in Sudan escalates as the army draws closer to Khartoum’s presidential palace. Recent shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Omdurman resulted in the deaths of six civilians, including two children, and injured 36 others. The bombardment, which targeted residential areas, highlights the ongoing violence affecting civilians in their homes and children at play.
Since April 2023, the clash between the RSF and the army has intensified, with military forces aiming to recover territory previously lost. The army reports that its units are now positioned less than one kilometer from the presidential palace, which was seized by the RSF at the conflict’s beginning. RSF commander Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo stated his troops “will not leave the Republican Palace.”
As fighting continues in Khartoum, the conflict has led to devastating humanitarian consequences, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and displacing over 12 million people. In Khartoum specifically, at least 3.5 million individuals have fled their homes due to the violence, as reported by the UN.
In the North Kordofan state, further violence was noted on Monday, with RSF shelling resulting in casualties in El-Obeid, approximately 400 km from Khartoum. Displacement in this region has affected over 200,000 people, with nearly one million facing acute food shortages.
Clashes persist in Blue Nile state, where RSF forces claimed recent victories against the army. After nearly two years of conflict, Sudan is increasingly fragmented with the RSF controlling much of Darfur and parts of the south, while the army retains strongholds in the north and east. Recent military gains suggest the army may soon reclaim the entirety of Khartoum.
In summary, the Sudanese army’s efforts to reclaim Khartoum have intensified, yielding tragic civilian casualties and widespread displacement. The ongoing conflict between the army and RSF has wreaked havoc across Sudan, culminating in a dire humanitarian crisis. The current military advancements indicate a potential shift in power dynamics within the capital, which necessitates urgent attention toward humanitarian assistance and conflict resolution.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
