Intensifying Conflict in Sudan as Battles Rage in Khartoum

Intensifying Conflict in Sudan as Battles Rage in Khartoum

The conflict in Sudan is escalating, with fierce battles erupting in the capital, Khartoum, as the Sudanese military seeks to regain control from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This renewed fighting began in late September, with military operations focused on key areas previously held by the RSF.

Recent footage captured the chaos, showing Sudanese soldiers in pickup trucks navigating the damaged streets of Bahri, a city north of Khartoum. The Halfaya Bridge, which had been under RSF control, has now been reopened, signaling a shift in territorial control.

Reports indicate that the army, supported by allied forces, is attempting to capture the oil refinery in al-Jaili, located about 70 kilometers north of the capital. Other significant battlegrounds include Jebel Moya in southeastern Sudan and El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. Analysts expect fighting to intensify as the rainy season comes to an end.

During a recent speech at the UN General Assembly, Sudan’s military leader urged militias to lay down their arms and end the violence that has plagued the country since mid-April last year. The conflict has taken a heavy toll on civilians; according to the U.N. human rights office in Geneva, at least 78 civilians have died in the Khartoum area alone since early September.

As the situation deteriorates, humanitarian concerns grow, with many civilians caught in the crossfire and facing increasing hardships. The international community continues to watch closely, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing violence in Sudan.

Source: Africa News