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Sudanese Military Retakes Khartoum, Pushing RSF to Outlying Regions

The army's recapture of the capital marks a major milestone in the two-year civil war, but the RSF maintains control in Darfur and Omdurman as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

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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) announced the recapture of Khartoum, including key sites such as the airport and presidential palace, marking a significant victory in the conflict.
  • The RSF has retreated to Omdurman and Darfur, maintaining control over significant areas and continuing to resist SAF advances in these regions.
  • The two-year civil war has caused over 150,000 deaths, displaced more than 12 million people, and left half of Sudan's population facing acute hunger, according to the United Nations.
  • War crimes, including genocide and sexual violence, have been reported, with the RSF accused of widespread atrocities, while both sides have faced international condemnation.
  • Despite the SAF's gains, the conflict shows no signs of resolution, with ongoing shelling reported in Omdurman and the RSF consolidating its hold in Darfur.