Head of state announces exemption from the capital Khartum – Diepresse.com
Hundreds of RSF rebels fled from the city, others were killed. The militia continues to hold significant areas in the west of Sudans.
Almost two years after the beginning of the civil war in Sudan, the military has recaptured the capital of Khartum according to the government. « Khartum is liberated, » said head of state Abdel Fattah al-Burhan surrounded by cheering soldiers. « It’s over, » he said in the recently recurrent presidential palace.
Al-Burhan’s information on regaining control over the entire capital could initially not be confirmed independently. A consultant of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had previously admitted that the RSF had lost the palace, the airport and other parts of the city. The army had recently taken the capital bit by bit. Hundreds of RSF fighters fled the city, others were killed.
Rebelles controlled large parts of Khartum for two years
The militia continues to hold significant areas in the west of the country. On Monday, dozens of civilians were killed in an air raid on RSF area in North Darfur. The “New York Times” reported that satellite images confirmed Sudanese groups that the army bombed a market.
The RSF under the leadership of former Vice President Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo had rebelled against Al-Burhan in April 2023. The militia brought large areas, including the center of the capital. The fighters are accused of looting, rape and killings. Al-Burhan’s government retired to the coastal city of Port Sudan on the Red Sea.
Peace not in sight
However, there is still no visibility in sight in sight in the country in the country in the northeast of Africa. The RSF endeavors to build a counter government in the areas it dominated. According to experts and diplomats, the militia receives support from the United Arab Emirates about the area of the neighboring country Chad. Both countries deny this.
According to the United Nations, the power struggle in the country with around 46 million inhabitants triggered the world’s largest humanitarian catastrophe. According to UN, 12.9 million people have been sold. There is no official number of victims. Estimates assume 60,000 to 150,000 fatalities due to direct violence as well as hunger and illnesses as a result of the conflict. (APA/dpa)
