Sat Jan 11 17:55:40 UTC 2025: ## Sudanese Army Reclaims Key City of Wad Madani from RSF
**Khartoum, Sudan** – The Sudanese army announced the recapture of Wad Madani, a strategically important city in Gezira state, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group on Saturday. The military declared the city “liberated” after a sustained offensive, claiming to be mopping up remaining RSF pockets of resistance. This marks a significant victory for the army in the ongoing conflict that began in April 2023.
Wad Madani, a crucial transportation hub linking several Sudanese states, fell under RSF control in December 2023. Its recapture follows days of army advances in the surrounding areas, culminating in the seizure of the vital Hantoub Bridge. Witnesses within the city corroborated the army’s presence, though reports of ongoing clashes remain unconfirmed. The RSF has yet to officially comment on the loss of Wad Madani.
The Sudanese army’s victory was met with celebrations in army-controlled areas across the country. Local resistance committees hailed the development as the end of RSF “tyranny.” However, the conflict is far from over. The RSF still maintains control over significant portions of Sudan, including much of Darfur and parts of the south. The war, which has caused a major humanitarian crisis with over 12 million displaced, continues to rage. Both sides have been accused of war crimes. The United States recently accused the RSF of genocide and imposed sanctions on its leader, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo.
The recapture of Wad Madani could represent a potential turning point in the conflict, though the long-term implications remain uncertain. The ongoing fighting and humanitarian crisis continue to demand international attention and intervention.
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