Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited the army’s strategic headquarters in Khartoum on Sunday, his first appearance at the site since government forces claimed they broke a months-long siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Accompanied by senior military officials, Burhan commended the soldiers who defended the General Command for 20 months, pledging to “eradicate” the RSF and pursue its fighters throughout Sudan. His visit followed the army’s announcement that it had successfully lifted the RSF blockade and regained control of parts of Khartoum, signaling a possible shift in the conflict.
However, the RSF denied the army’s claims, calling them “propaganda.” In another development, a senior RSF advisor resigned, accusing the paramilitary group of targeting civilians.
The ongoing conflict, sparked by a power struggle between the army and the RSF, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, causing widespread humanitarian devastation. Both sides blame each other for the crisis, with the RSF accusing the army of receiving foreign support, particularly from Egypt, and the Sudanese government alleging RSF links to the United Arab Emirates. Both sides reject the accusations.
