Key developments in Sudan's ongoing civil conflict:

• The Sudanese army announced it has taken full control of Khartoum.
• Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared the capital "free" after expelling the RSF.
• Reports indicate heavy casualties and widespread displacement due to the conflict.
• The RSF, while retreating, remains defiant, vowing to continue fighting.
• Humanitarian crises escalate as millions face food shortages and displacement.

On March 28, 2025, the Sudanese army declared it had regained full control over Khartoum, following a significant military offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group that has dominated the capital for much of the past two years. Army spokesman Nabil Abdullah announced that the city had been "forcibly cleansed" of RSF fighters, marking a critical shift in the ongoing conflict that erupted in April 2023.

The successful military campaign includes the recapture of key strategic locations, such as the presidential palace and the airport, enabling the army to assert its authority in the capital for the first time in two years. Following the retaking of the presidential palace, which symbolizes governance, al-Burhan declared Khartoum "free" while stating that the RSF had suffered significant losses. However, RSF officials have dismissed the army's claims, asserting that they are merely repositioning their forces and intend to continue their resistance. RSF spokespersons remain adamant that "there will be no retreat or surrender," even as reports indicate their fighters fleeing towards western regions, including Darfur.

This new phase in Sudan's civil war holds significant implications for the region. The army's victory in Khartoum could potentially shift international perspectives on the conflict and reconfigure the power dynamics within Sudan. Yet, while the army celebrates its gains, intense battles continue in other parts of the country, particularly in Darfur and parts of the Kordofan region. The conflict has already taken a staggering toll on civilians, with reports estimating over 28,000 deaths and displacing more than 14 million individuals, creating what the UN calls the "largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded."

As the army seeks to consolidate its control, the future of Sudan remains uncertain, as both sides continue to engage in fierce battles. Humanitarian conditions are dire, with millions facing severe food shortages and a lack of medical assistance, as international organizations struggle to provide aid due to ongoing violence. The situation underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to restore stability in Sudan, especially as recent alliances formed by the RSF with other groups threaten to further complicate the conflict.

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