SAF Takes Control of Khartoum
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have completed their takeover of Khartoum Bahri after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) withdrew under pressure. This marks the end of a five-month offensive that began in September 2024.
The nearly two-year battle has led to thousands of deaths, injuries, and widespread displacement. While fighting in Bahri has ceased, economic collapse and infrastructure destruction hinder the return of residents.
Fighting Shifts to East Nile
Clashes have moved to El Haj Yusuf and East Nile, where many residents remain due to poverty and limited prior fighting. SAF advances are difficult to confirm but have been reported along key roads. East Nile is particularly vulnerable due to its lack of natural defences and RSF’s weaker presence.
SAF has seized territory along the “Armored Axis,” advancing toward the Mogran Axis and General Command. Though relatively small, these gains improve their strategic position. This area is largely depopulated, minimizing civilian impact.
Central Khartoum: Stalemate Continues
In downtown Khartoum, RSF still holds key locations like the Presidential Palace and Arab Market. SAF troops are within 1-1.5 km of the palace, but no major territorial changes have been confirmed. Capturing the palace remains a key objective for SAF.
South of Khartoum, SAF captured Giad Industrial City and surrounding villages, leaving RSF with limited control in Al-Bageir. In White Nile, SAF advanced toward Al-Giteina.
SAF’s offensives are pressuring RSF across multiple fronts. While Bahri is now under SAF control, battles in East Nile and downtown Khartoum remain critical to the conflict’s outcome.
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