Sudanese army advances in western Omdurman, retakes 3 areas, camp from Rapid Support Forces

By Adel Abdelrheem and Rania Abu Shamala

KHARTOUM, Sudan/ISTANBUL (AA)— The Sudanese army announced on Tuesday that it had advanced in western Omdurman and regained control of three areas and a camp from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

In a statement, the Sudanese army claimed that it is continuing its sweeping successes in western Omdurman, saying, "Our forces today managed to crush and destroy the RSF militia."

The territories of Al-Safwa, Al-Hilla Al-Jadida, the village of Al-Safirah, and the Konan camp, as well as the area's remaining limited pockets, are being cleared of RSF militia forces, according to the army.

The statement also noted that the army has also “destroyed several RSF combat vehicles, killed dozens of their fighters, and is pursuing the rest.”

Since April 15, 2023, the RSF has been battling the Sudanese army for control of the country, resulting in thousands of deaths and one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

More than 20,000 people have been killed and 15 million displaced, according to the UN and local authorities. Research from US scholars, however, estimates the death toll at around 130,000.

In recent weeks, the RSF has lost significant territory across Sudan to government forces.