Sudan’s Army Reclaims Khartoum, Declares Capital ‘Liberated’ as RSF Fighters Flee

The Sudanese military has regained full control of Khartoum, nearly two years after losing the capital to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

This recapture came after a week-long offensive in which the army reclaimed the presidential palace, the airport, and other key locations.

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced the takeover on Wednesday while inside the presidential palace. “Khartoum is liberated. The army is in full control,” he declared.

The army launched a major counteroffensive in recent months, advancing through central Sudan and pushing RSF fighters out of key areas. Witnesses reported that RSF forces were seen retreating across Khartoum after the military stormed the palace last week.

An army source revealed that RSF troops were fleeing across the Jebel Awliya bridge, the last remaining exit route from Khartoum. However, the RSF denied they were retreating. “We have repositioned our forces. We will not surrender,” an RSF spokesperson said.

Just hours after Burhan reentered the presidential palace, the RSF announced a “military alliance” with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), a rebel group that controls parts of South Kordofan and Blue Nile near the Ethiopian border.

Many see this as a disheartening signal that the conflict may continue despite the army’s recent success.

The battle for Khartoum has caused severe destruction and displacement. Thousands of civilians have fled, seeking safety in neighboring regions. Humanitarian groups warn that food and medical supplies are critically low, with millions in urgent need of aid.

As the Sudanese military solidifies its hold on the capital, the next challenge will be maintaining stability and preventing further clashes.

The needless civil conflict, which began in April 2023, has devastated Sudan’s economy and displaced millions.

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