Sudanese Army Seizes Control of Vital Eastern City from Rebel Forces

Sudanese Army Claims Capture of Key Eastern City from Rebels

The Sudanese army claims to have captured a key city in the country's east, marking a significant victory in its ongoing war against rebel forces.

Celebration in Wad Madani

Crowds in Port Sudan celebrated the reported capture of Wad Madani by the Sudanese army, showcasing the importance of this strategic gain.

The leader of the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, acknowledged the loss in an audio message, attributing it to the army's air superiority and use of Iranian-made drones.

Continued Resolve

Despite the setback, General Hemedti vowed to continue the fight until victory, demonstrating unwavering determination even if it meant another two decades of conflict.

Wad Madani, the capital of Al Jazira state, located 87 miles south of Khartoum, has been a focal point of the violence that erupted between the army and RSF in April 2023.

Humanitarian Crisis

The war has resulted in tens of thousands of casualties and forced about nine million people to flee their homes, creating one of the world's largest displacement crises.

Additionally, the country is facing a severe famine, with experts estimating that 24.6 million people, roughly half the population, urgently require food aid to survive.

International Response

In response to allegations of genocide committed by the RSF, the United States recently sanctioned General Hemedti for his role in the atrocities against the Sudanese people during the 20-month conflict.

The situation in Sudan remains dire, with ongoing violence, displacement, and hunger plaguing the nation as it grapples with the devastating consequences of prolonged conflict.