Khartoum’s Shift: A New Chapter in Sudan’s Civil War

Sudan’s civil war enters a new phase as the Sudanese Armed Forces regain control of key locations, including the presidential palace, from the Rapid Support Forces. General al-Burhan asserts the SAF’s dominance, declaring Khartoum free and indicating a potential push into Darfur.

On March 15th, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo urged his forces, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to remain resolute and not to surrender, envisioning a heroic defense. Contrary to his expectations, they retreated and relinquished control of the presidential palace in Khartoum to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). By March 26th, the SAF regained control of the central bank and international airport, marking a significant shift in power within Sudan’s civil conflict. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the army chief and current de facto president since the 2019 coup, celebrated the moment as he returned to the capital, proclaiming Khartoum “free” amidst joyous troops.

The recent shifts in control within Khartoum signify a pivotal moment in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, with the national army poised to expand its influence into Darfur. General al-Burhan’s reclaiming of the capital underscores a decisive change in the conflict landscape, reflecting the complexities and improvised nature of military alliances in the region.

Original Source: www.economist.com