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Sudan’s military reclaims presidential palace amid ongoing conflict
Sudan’s military has announced the recapture of the Republican Palace in Khartoum, a key stronghold of the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant turning point in the nearly two-year-long conflict.
Videos circulating on social media show Sudanese soldiers inside the palace, identifying the date as the 21st day of Ramadan. A military officer confirmed the capture, with images depicting a partially destroyed compound littered with debris. Armed soldiers chanted religious slogans as they moved through the site.
The palace, a historic symbol of Sudanese governance, was the seat of power before the war and remains an important national landmark. Its fall signifies a major setback for the RSF, led by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, as Sudan’s armed forces under Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan continue to regain territory. Despite this loss, the RSF retains control over other areas, meaning the conflict is far from over.
The war, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 28,000 deaths and displaced millions. Famine has gripped parts of the country, pushing many to the brink of starvation. Sudan’s ongoing instability traces back to the 2019 overthrow of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir, followed by a military coup in 2021 that ended a short-lived transition to democracy.
Burhan’s forces have gained ground in recent months, reclaiming a vital oil refinery north of Khartoum and pressing the RSF on multiple fronts. Civilian casualties have risen as clashes intensify. Meanwhile, international organizations continue to document human rights violations, with the RSF accused of carrying out atrocities, including genocide.
The Republican Palace, historically linked to Sudan’s colonial past and independence, has been a focal point of military action since the war began. Its recapture underscores the shifting dynamics of the conflict, but peace remains elusive as fighting persists across the country.
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