Sudan Army Gains Control Over Key Buildings In Central Khartoum Amid Conflict

The Sudanese military has made significant advances in central Khartoum, reclaiming several strategic buildings from paramilitary forces. This follows a recent declaration by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who vowed to liberate the capital completely after successfully regaining control of the presidential palace.

Sudan Military Reclaims Central Khartoum Landmarks

According to military spokesperson Nabil Abdallah, the army continues to push back against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the city center. Among the recovered sites are the Central Bank, the state intelligence headquarters, and the Sudan National Museum. These developments mark a turning point in the ongoing power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF.

Despite these military gains, Sudan remains deeply divided. The army holds the eastern and northern regions, while RSF maintains control over much of western Darfur and parts of the southern territory.

Ongoing Clashes in Sudan’s Capital

Reports indicate that national institutions in central Khartoum were looted by paramilitaries in the early weeks of the conflict, which erupted in April 2023. The RSF still occupies parts of Khartoum’s heavily damaged airport, a key battleground in the near two-year-long war.

On Friday, army forces and allied groups successfully recaptured the presidential palace from RSF fighters. However, the paramilitary group retaliated with a drone strike, resulting in the deaths of three Sudanese TV journalists and several military personnel. The army revealed that the RSF had used the palace as a base to house elite fighters and stockpile ammunition.

Sudan Conflict Intensifies Despite Army Gains

While the army’s advances could strengthen its hold on Khartoum, experts suggest that the conflict is far from over. With recent progress, military forces have taken control of the southern banks of the Blue Nile, which separates the capital from Khartoum North. Additionally, they have secured the critical route connecting central Khartoum to its twin city, Omdurman, via the White Nile.

Since the outbreak of hostilities in April 2023, Sudan has witnessed a violent power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, leader of the RSF. As battles continue, humanitarian concerns remain high, with thousands displaced due to ongoing clashes.

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