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Sudanese Army Reclaims Khartoum in Major Civil War Milestone

The SAF's capture of the capital marks a turning point in the two-year conflict, though the RSF retains control of Darfur and southern territories.

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General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrives at the presidential palace in Khartoum
A view shows the presidential palace, after the Sudanese army said it had taken control of the building, in the capital Khartoum, Sudan on March 24, 2025.
The heavily-damaged building that housed the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan is pictured in Khartoum's Muqrin neighbourhood on March 22, 2025.

Overview

  • The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have recaptured Khartoum, including the airport and presidential palace, forcing the RSF to retreat southward.
  • The RSF still controls large areas in Darfur and southern Sudan, where it is consolidating power and forming alliances with rebel groups.
  • The two-year conflict has displaced over 12 million people, with half of Sudan's population facing acute hunger in what the UN calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
  • Both factions have been accused of war crimes, with the RSF facing allegations of genocide against non-Arab populations in Darfur.
  • Despite the SAF's recent gains, the war remains unresolved, with no negotiations in sight and fears of Sudan's fragmentation continuing to grow.