Sudans Army Launches Military Campaign to Retake Kordofan and Darfur Region

Sudanese Army Prepares for Large-Scale Operation Against Rapid Support Forces

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been assessing the capabilities and resources of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in preparation for a potential large-scale operation to retake control of the Kordofan and Darfur regions. According to reports, the SAF has reorganized and redeployed troops in various parts of Kordofan and launched air strikes and drone strikes on RSF positions in Darfur and Kordofan.

The SAF has stated that it inflicted heavy losses on the RSF during a series of air and ground operations carried out in Darfur and Kordofan, destroying approximately 240 combat vehicles and killing hundreds of fighters. The military also reported that its ground forces had pushed RSF fighters out of wide areas in Darfur and Kordofan.

Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minnawi stated that the recent military action by the SAF has prevented the RSF from laying siege on North Kordofan’s capital, el-Obeid. However, local residents in the Kordofan region expressed concerns about the lack of definitive action from the SAF, citing a desire to return to their homes with the RSF withdrawing or retreating from areas they have taken over.

The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian consequences, including widespread displacement and hunger. According to the United Nations, more than 33 million people are at risk of starvation, while 11 million people have been displaced internally and abroad. The war has also been marked by allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, with the RSF implicated in atrocities in Darfur that may amount to genocide.

The SAF’s operation is expected to surpass the recapture of Khartoum state last year, which was a significant military achievement for the Sudanese Armed Forces. The operation’s planning and preparation are reportedly more extensive than any previous military campaign.

Source: Al Jazeera