Sat Feb 15 12:37:51 UTC 2025: ## Sudanese Army Makes Gains in Khartoum, but Conflict Far From Over

**Khartoum, Sudan** – The Sudanese army has made significant advances in the capital, Khartoum, recapturing key territory from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group. This latest offensive follows weeks of fighting, which has seen the army retake large swathes of the capital and surrounding areas. However, the conflict remains far from resolved.

The army recently secured a major bridge connecting east and south Khartoum, adding to its recent gains in the north. Despite these advances, the RSF maintains control of vital positions, including the central market, the presidential palace, and parts of southern and western residential districts. The paramilitary group also retains a strong presence in Kordofan, Darfur, and continues its siege of el-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur.

The intensity of the fighting is highlighted by recent RSF attacks on the Zamzam displacement camp, south of el-Fashir, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has forced an estimated 11.4 million Sudanese from their homes, including three million refugees in neighboring countries and more than eight million internally displaced persons.

The ongoing violence is causing widespread suffering. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, described the situation as a catastrophe of “staggering scale and brutality,” calling for an immediate cessation of arms flows into Sudan and increased humanitarian aid. He stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to allow for the delivery of aid to the nearly 25 million people suffering from acute hunger.

Despite numerous peace initiatives in Jeddah, Cairo, Addis Ababa, and Geneva, both the RSF and the army continue to insist on conditions unacceptable to the other side, indicating that a negotiated settlement remains elusive. The conflict’s continuation underscores the immense humanitarian challenge facing Sudan and the urgent need for international intervention.

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