Sudanese Armed Forces Achieve Major Victories Against RSF
In Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have made significant strides in liberating Bahri, a twin city of Khartoum, and are advancing in various neighbourhoods of the capital. Concurrently, SAF troops have captured the RSF stronghold in Umm Ruwaba, North Kordofan. The complete liberation of Bahri, situated north of Khartoum, marks a notable victory for the Sudanese Armed Forces. Shortly after liberating the besieged General Command of the armed forces, the SAF reclaimed the remaining occupied parts of Bahri, causing the RSF to retreat to Khartoum. Presently, the eastern neighbourhoods of Bahri, particularly the Kafouri area, are still contested. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) maintain their presence east of the Blue Nile, especially along the river, in East Nile, Umm Dawm, Kafouri, and the towns extending to Rufaa in Gezira State.
With this progress, General Burhan’s Sudanese Armed Forces are poised to link the General Command forces with those in Omdurman around the Presidential Palace. They may also target the liberation of central Khartoum and the lifting of the siege on the Armoured Corps.
RSF weakened despite support from abroad
Musa Hilal, leader of Sudan's Revolutionary Awakening Council, contends that the RSF is at its weakest point, despite external support from countries like the UAE, Libya, and Chad. He accuses the RSF of being manipulated by external parties and indicates a waning influence of the group. Hilal reports receiving assassination threats from an RSF member and warns of the RSF’s intention to attack his stronghold in Misteriya, North Darfur. He calls on his supporters to stay vigilant and advises families to avoid responding to RSF mobilization efforts.
Hilal's statements suggest that the conflict in Sudan is approaching its end, with the RSF’s power and influence significantly reduced. This perspective highlights the changing dynamics within the region and underscores the ongoing battle for control and stability in Sudan.
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