Sudan’s Military Captures Presidential Palace, RSF Counterattacks Intensify the Situation – 50 Million People Affected by Crisis

Sudan’s Military Captures Presidential Palace, RSF Counterattacks Intensify the Situation – 50 Million People Affected by Crisis

March 22: Sudan's military announced on Friday that it had fully captured the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a significant victory in the ongoing bloody conflict that has lasted for over two years. In a statement, the military confirmed that its forces had seized the palace and made significant progress against the opposing armed group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), on the front lines.

This comes at a time when Sudanese forces had long been in a defensive position but have recently managed to regain some territory from the RSF. However, the RSF has established a stronghold in the western region and is expanding its dominance in the area, effectively dividing Sudan. The RSF has established an alternative government in the regions it controls, although it is unlikely to gain international recognition.

In response to the military’s claim, the RSF stated that it remains positioned near the presidential palace and has launched an attack, killing numerous soldiers. The military reported that its forces were targeted by a drone attack, which resulted in the deaths of several soldiers and three journalists.

The ongoing conflict has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, creating what the United Nations has described as the largest humanitarian disaster in the world. The country’s 50 million people are struggling with famine and disease. Both sides face allegations of war crimes, but these claims have been denied by both parties.

Meanwhile, while the RSF maintains its position in Khartoum, it is now in a fragile state, and analysts suggest that it may soon be forced to withdraw from the city. Sudan now faces the risk of being divided into two, and the situation could worsen further.

Two years ago, Sudan was preparing for a transition to democratic rule, but since the outbreak of conflict between the military and the RSF, the country has been plunged into severe instability.