Thu Mar 27 13:07:48 UTC 2025: ## Sudanese Army Claims Victory in Khartoum, but Civil War Rages On

**Khartoum, Sudan** – Sudan’s army has declared victory in Khartoum, claiming to have retaken the capital from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group after nearly two years of brutal civil war. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced the recapture of Khartoum International Airport and the presidential palace, marking a significant symbolic and strategic win for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). However, despite the army’s claims of liberating the capital, the conflict shows no signs of ending.

Fighting continues in Darfur, Kordofan, and Gezira state, with both sides inflicting heavy casualties and launching airstrikes in civilian areas. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed deep shock over reports of hundreds of civilian deaths in a recent market attack.

The war, sparked by a power struggle between al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo over the RSF’s integration into the army, has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Over 12 million people have been displaced, and millions more face severe food shortages, with famine conditions emerging in some areas. Both sides are accused of obstructing aid delivery, exacerbating the crisis.

The army’s victory in Khartoum could shift battlefield momentum, impacting international perceptions and potentially giving the SAF more leverage in future negotiations. However, the RSF continues to control large swathes of territory, and the signing of a “founding charter” for a breakaway government by the RSF and allies last month raises concerns about Sudan’s territorial integrity. Experts warn that the conflict could lead to the country’s partition, mirroring the events that led to South Sudan’s secession.

While the SAF has refused peace talks, international pressure for negotiations continues. For now, a prolonged war of attrition seems the most likely scenario, leaving Sudan’s future uncertain and its people suffering immensely.

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