Sudanese Army Secures Khartoum, Shifting Civil War Dynamics

The SAF's recapture of the capital marks a turning point, but the RSF consolidates in Darfur and other regions, prolonging the conflict.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced full control of Khartoum, including the presidential palace and airport, following two years of urban warfare against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The RSF has retreated from Khartoum but continues to control significant territories, particularly in Darfur, where it is pursuing plans for a parallel government.
The conflict remains unresolved as both sides refuse peace talks, with the SAF focusing on forming a technocratic civilian government and the RSF entrenching its position in western Sudan.
The war has caused a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing over 12 million people, with famine conditions worsening and aid delivery severely hindered.
International actors, including Egypt, Qatar, Iran, and the UAE, continue to influence the conflict, further complicating prospects for resolution and raising concerns about Sudan's potential fragmentation.