The Sudanese army has made significant advances into West Kordofan, with its forces now operating inside the region. According to sources, the army has carried out airstrikes on Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in several areas, including the towns of Al-Nahud, Abu Zabad, Gubish, and Donki al-Hur. These strikes have resulted in substantial losses for the RSF.
The Chief of the Sudanese Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Mohamed Osman al-Hussein, confirmed that army forces are currently operating in West Kordofan and vowed to continue military operations on all fronts. He stated that the army's operations are ongoing and would not cease until their objectives are achieved. The army's advances in West Kordofan come as part of a broader strategy to regain control over regions held by the RSF.
The military developments in West Kordofan are significant, given the region's strategic location, which connects central Sudan to Darfur in the west. Lieutenant General al-Hussein also announced that the army plans to enter Darfur soon, although no specific timeline or details were provided. The RSF has been receiving military reinforcements from Darfur in recent hours, according to sources.
The conflict in Sudan has resulted in a substantial humanitarian crisis, with at least 59,000 people killed and around 13 million displaced since fighting began in April 2023. The situation in West Kordofan and Darfur remains volatile, with ongoing clashes between the army and the RSF. The region's infrastructure, including schools and universities, has suffered significant damage.
The Sudanese army's advances in West Kordofan have been accompanied by the recapture of several strategic locations, including the area of "Khmas al-Donki" in Abu Zabad and the administrative center of "Merkeb". The army has also regained control of a complex of villages in the region. These gains have been made in the context of continued military operations in the vicinity of the city of Al-Nahud.
The conflict has also seen the involvement of other armed groups, including the joint forces of the armed movements, which announced their control over the strategic city of Al-Khoi, in coordination with the Sudanese army. The situation in Sudan remains fluid, with ongoing clashes and humanitarian concerns. The international community has expressed concern over the crisis and its impact on the region.
The military operations in West Kordofan and the planned entry into Darfur underscore the complexity of the conflict in Sudan. The region's geography and the involvement of multiple armed groups make it challenging to predict the course of events. The humanitarian situation is expected to remain a major concern in the coming weeks and months.
Key points
- The Sudanese army has made significant advances into West Kordofan, with airstrikes on RSF positions resulting in substantial losses.
- The army plans to enter Darfur soon, according to Lieutenant General Mohamed Osman al-Hussein.
- The conflict in Sudan has resulted in a substantial humanitarian crisis, with at least 59,000 people killed and around 13 million displaced.
