Sudan’s Army Tightens Grip on Khartoum: Is This the End for the RSF?
After nearly two years of brutal warfare, the Sudanese army is making decisive gains—but will it be enough to finally crush the Rapid Support Forces?
The Sudanese military has announced a major breakthrough in the capital, Khartoum, claiming to have surrounded the airport and nearby areas while pushing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) out of key neighborhoods. This marks a significant shift in a conflict that has ravaged the country since April 2023, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. Eyewitnesses report RSF fighters retreating from eastern Khartoum districts like Burri and Arkaweet, as well as southern strongholds such as Al-Azhari and Al-Sahafa. If these claims hold, it could signal the beginning of the end for the RSF’s dominance in the capital.
The army’s latest control map reveals an expanding presence not just in Khartoum but also in White Nile and Kordofan states, regions that have seen fierce battles over the past year. The Sudan Shield Forces, an allied militia, dealt another blow to the RSF by capturing the Sondos Agricultural Project—a longtime paramilitary stronghold in southern Khartoum. This strategic win cuts off a crucial supply line for the RSF and further isolates their remaining forces in the city. However, despite these setbacks, the paramilitary group still holds significant territory in Darfur and parts of Kordofan.
Just days before this latest advance, the Sudanese military reclaimed the presidential palace for the first time since the war began—a symbolic victory that underscores the RSF’s declining influence. Analysts suggest that the paramilitary group, once seen as an unstoppable force, is now struggling to maintain its grip as the army, backed by allied militias, regains momentum. The RSF has yet to publicly respond to these claims, leaving many to wonder whether they are regrouping or on the verge of collapse.
The humanitarian toll of this conflict remains catastrophic. According to the UN, over 20,000 people have been killed, and 14 million displaced—though some estimates suggest the real death toll could be as high as 130,000. With famine spreading and millions facing starvation, the international community has repeatedly called for a ceasefire, but neither side appears willing to back down. The army’s recent victories may embolden them to push for total victory rather than negotiate, prolonging the suffering of civilians trapped in the crossfire.
As the war enters its third year, the question remains: Can the Sudanese army sustain this momentum and finally defeat the RSF? Or will the paramilitary forces adapt and launch a counteroffensive, dragging the conflict deeper into a protracted stalemate? With the world’s attention divided by other global crises, Sudan’s fate hangs in the balance—and time is running out for millions on the brink of starvation.
The Sudanese military has announced a major breakthrough in the capital, Khartoum, claiming to have surrounded the airport and nearby areas while pushing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) out of key neighborhoods. This marks a significant shift in a conflict that has ravaged the country since April 2023, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. Eyewitnesses report RSF fighters retreating from eastern Khartoum districts like Burri and Arkaweet, as well as southern strongholds such as Al-Azhari and Al-Sahafa. If these claims hold, it could signal the beginning of the end for the RSF’s dominance in the capital.
The army’s latest control map reveals an expanding presence not just in Khartoum but also in White Nile and Kordofan states, regions that have seen fierce battles over the past year. The Sudan Shield Forces, an allied militia, dealt another blow to the RSF by capturing the Sondos Agricultural Project—a longtime paramilitary stronghold in southern Khartoum. This strategic win cuts off a crucial supply line for the RSF and further isolates their remaining forces in the city. However, despite these setbacks, the paramilitary group still holds significant territory in Darfur and parts of Kordofan.
Just days before this latest advance, the Sudanese military reclaimed the presidential palace for the first time since the war began—a symbolic victory that underscores the RSF’s declining influence. Analysts suggest that the paramilitary group, once seen as an unstoppable force, is now struggling to maintain its grip as the army, backed by allied militias, regains momentum. The RSF has yet to publicly respond to these claims, leaving many to wonder whether they are regrouping or on the verge of collapse.
The humanitarian toll of this conflict remains catastrophic. According to the UN, over 20,000 people have been killed, and 14 million displaced—though some estimates suggest the real death toll could be as high as 130,000. With famine spreading and millions facing starvation, the international community has repeatedly called for a ceasefire, but neither side appears willing to back down. The army’s recent victories may embolden them to push for total victory rather than negotiate, prolonging the suffering of civilians trapped in the crossfire.
As the war enters its third year, the question remains: Can the Sudanese army sustain this momentum and finally defeat the RSF? Or will the paramilitary forces adapt and launch a counteroffensive, dragging the conflict deeper into a protracted stalemate? With the world’s attention divided by other global crises, Sudan’s fate hangs in the balance—and time is running out for millions on the brink of starvation.
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