Sudan’s Civil War: A New Chapter as the Battle for Khartoum Escalates
Sudan's civil war, which has been raging for nearly a year, seems to be entering a critical phase, marked by recent strategic shifts and military victories. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have managed to recapture Khartoum’s Presidential Palace from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), signaling a possible turning point in the bloody conflict. A Power Struggle Turns Deadly The roots of the war trace back to a power struggle between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s SAF and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's RSF, both of whom were once part of Sudan’s military leadership. Tensions reached their peak in April 2023, after years of instability and failed attempts at a peaceful transition to civilian rule. The subsequent fighting has led to thousands of deaths and left Sudan teetering on the brink of collapse. Khartoum, the nation's capital, has been at the heart of the conflict, with both sides fighting to control key government buildings, infrastructure, and mili...