Sudan's Armed Forces took back the Central Bank building in Khartoum just one day after they took control of the Presidential Palace from enemy fighters. Military chiefs call these victories a big step forward against the Rapid Support Forces. State photos showed army troops walking into the bank, which had been damaged during enemy control since 2023.
Army leaders announced Friday they had beaten what they call the "Al-Dagalo militia" across downtown Khartoum. They claimed control of major streets and government buildings, including Al-Souk Al-Arabi and many ministry offices. Soldiers fired happy shots into the air when they secured the Presidential Palace, which had served as an enemy stronghold for many months. The army has pushed forward for several weeks, also taking Khartoum's North and East Nile areas.
Enemy fighters still hold parts of southern Khartoum and Omdurman as battles continue. The fighting has moved into crowded neighborhoods where many families live. Since April 2023, this war between former partners has killed tens of thousands of people. More than 12 million Sudanese have left their homes, with 3.5 million crossing borders as refugees - making this crisis among the largest worldwide.
Reports say Rapid Support Forces have killed civilians without trial, grabbed people off streets, and stolen from community kitchens and medical centers. The United Nations mentioned "worrying stories about sexual attacks" in the Al Giraif Gharb area. Army-linked fighters allegedly did similar bad things in other parts of the city. Many innocent people face arrest as fighting keeps hurting those caught in between. Aid groups report serious shortages of food, medicine, and safe places to stay.
Khartoum's governor, Ahmed Osman Hamza, met with Roads Minister Salah Hamid Ismail about fixing damaged city structures. They talked mostly about repairing the Shambat and Halfaya bridges across the Nile River. The ministry plans to move its offices back to Khartoum soon. This makes it the first federal government office to return to the capital since fighting began almost two years ago. Officials hope these steps signal a return to normal life despite ongoing clashes.
Army leaders announced Friday they had beaten what they call the "Al-Dagalo militia" across downtown Khartoum. They claimed control of major streets and government buildings, including Al-Souk Al-Arabi and many ministry offices. Soldiers fired happy shots into the air when they secured the Presidential Palace, which had served as an enemy stronghold for many months. The army has pushed forward for several weeks, also taking Khartoum's North and East Nile areas.
Enemy fighters still hold parts of southern Khartoum and Omdurman as battles continue. The fighting has moved into crowded neighborhoods where many families live. Since April 2023, this war between former partners has killed tens of thousands of people. More than 12 million Sudanese have left their homes, with 3.5 million crossing borders as refugees - making this crisis among the largest worldwide.
Reports say Rapid Support Forces have killed civilians without trial, grabbed people off streets, and stolen from community kitchens and medical centers. The United Nations mentioned "worrying stories about sexual attacks" in the Al Giraif Gharb area. Army-linked fighters allegedly did similar bad things in other parts of the city. Many innocent people face arrest as fighting keeps hurting those caught in between. Aid groups report serious shortages of food, medicine, and safe places to stay.
Khartoum's governor, Ahmed Osman Hamza, met with Roads Minister Salah Hamid Ismail about fixing damaged city structures. They talked mostly about repairing the Shambat and Halfaya bridges across the Nile River. The ministry plans to move its offices back to Khartoum soon. This makes it the first federal government office to return to the capital since fighting began almost two years ago. Officials hope these steps signal a return to normal life despite ongoing clashes.
