Sudanese army conquered strategic city of RSF rebels

Sudanese army conquered strategic city of RSF rebels

On Saturday the Sudanese army announced that it had entered the central city of Wad Madani and its paramilitary rivals, the rapid support forces (rsf) . If this step has been successfully completed, this could have the greatest progress since almost mark war

events in Wad Madani

The army published a video that allegedly shows troops within the city that represents the capital of the El Gebira state. This region, an important agricultural and mercatory center, has been in the hands of the Rsf.

since December 2023

turning point in conflict?

The reconquest of the entire state could represent a turning point in the war that began in April 2023 due to disputes over the Integration of the two armed forces. This conflict has one of the largest humanitarian crises, caused with more than 12 million Displaced and half of the population that fights with hunger.

Explanation of the army

"The leadership of the armed forces congratulates our people on the entry of our troops in Wad Madani this morning. They are now working on eliminating the remaining rebel herself in the city," it said in a message from the army.

The location in El Verfira

The centrally located state south of the capital khartoum RSF on civilians experienced, including the burning of fields, the looting of hospitals and markets as well as the flooding of irrigation ditches.

aggravated humanitarian crisis

Despite its long history as an agricultural trade center, Madani is classified by experts as an area with a high risk of famine, which are tightened by the blockages imposed in the context of the conflict.

military operations and developments

The army has strengthened its campaign to recapture El Tischira in the past few months and, after the reconquest of the state of Sennar in the south, also increased air strikes that have often affected civilians.

changes in the command of the RSF

The Supreme Commander of the RSF in the state moved to the army in October, and his troops took part in the operations on Saturday, while the RSF reacted with a series of counterattacks.

more fronts in conflict

On Saturday, the army also continued its operations in the city of Bahri, which is part of the larger capital, where it has also made progress in recent months.

control over the west of the country

The RSF controls the majority of the west of the country, where you fight with the army for Al-Fashir, your last retreat in the Darfur region. Both armed forces are also active in the struggle for the state of Weißer in the south of the country.

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