Tue Oct 14 17:37:51 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have made significant battlefield gains, particularly the capture of the strategic city of Bara, which could potentially shift the momentum of the ongoing conflict against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This victory allows SAF to control vital supply routes, potentially isolating RSF forces in Kordofan and Darfur, and enabling SAF to eventually launch an offensive into Darfur. Analysts suggest that these gains could significantly weaken the RSF’s position and bolster SAF’s capabilities, potentially altering the course of the devastating two-and-a-half-year war. The conflict has already resulted in a major humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and facing severe food insecurity and lack of access to essential resources.

**News Article:**

**Sudanese Army Gains Could Choke RSF Supply Lines, Pave Way for Darfur Offensive, Analysts Say**

**Khartoum, Sudan** – Recent battlefield victories by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are raising hopes that the tide may be turning in the devastating conflict against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Analysts suggest that the SAF’s recent gains could isolate RSF’s access to critical supply lines, potentially setting the stage for a future offensive into the Darfur region.

The capture of the strategic city of Bara in September, a key RSF logistics hub located approximately 350km southwest of Khartoum, is being hailed as a pivotal moment. Bara controls a vital section of the “Export Road,” the major trading route between Khartoum and el-Obeid the capital of North Kordofan, as well as providing access to Darfur. With SAF already in control of el-Obeid, Bara gives the army control of the Export Road, allowing a solid supply route.

“The army’s entry into el-Obeid marked the beginning of their actual collapse,” said Akram Ali, independent Sudanese military and political analyst.

The victory significantly disrupts the RSF’s ability to resupply and reinforce its forces in the Kordofan region and potentially cut off links between their Darfur and South Sudan operations, used for moving weapons and fighters.

“The operation cut off RSF supply and military support lines, isolating their remaining positions in areas such as al-Khuwei to the west and al-Nahud to the east,” Abdul Majeed Abdul Hamid, analyst said.

Analysts believe control of the Export Road will allow the SAF to reactivate its airbase in el-Obeid and potentially open the door for the army to launch an offensive to liberate Darfur.

The ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF has raged for two and a half years, resulting in what the United Nations has described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Over 10 million people have been displaced, and millions more are facing acute food insecurity and lack of access to safe water and sanitation. While these recent SAF gains offer a glimmer of hope for a potential shift in the conflict’s trajectory, the humanitarian crisis remains a pressing concern, demanding immediate and sustained international attention.

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