The Sudanese military stated Tuesday that the capital Khartoum is now “completely free” of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following months of intense warfare.
“We announce today the full clearing of the entire state of Khartoum from any presence of the Al-Dagalo militia and the purification of our national capital from the stain of the rebels,” military spokesperson Nabil Abdullah stated in a recorded assertion.
“We confirm that the state of Khartoum is completely free of the rebels,” he added.
The army spokesman stated early Tuesday that military forces continued “to crush the RSF militia” within the south and west of Omdurman, the dual metropolis of Khartoum.
There was no quick remark from the insurgent group on the military’s assertion.
Since April 2023, the RSF has been battling the military for management of Sudan, leading to 1000’s of deaths and creating one of many world’s worst humanitarian crises.
More than 20,000 individuals have been killed and 15 million displaced, in response to the UN and native authorities. Research from US students, nevertheless, places the loss of life toll at round 130,000.
Source: www.anews.com.tr