Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan?
Summary
Sudan’s army and its allies have recently won several battles against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Darfur region, especially near Bir Saliba, which is close to the RSF’s last major base in West Darfur. The government forces have been cutting off RSF supply routes and are preparing for a major fight for control of the regional capital, el-Geneina.Key Facts
- The Sudanese army repelled two RSF attacks in early August near Bir Saliba, about 30 km north of el-Geneina.
- Bir Saliba is strategically important because it connects el-Geneina to other parts of West Darfur.
- RSF commander Major General Mahdi Adam, known as “Jebel Moon,” may have been killed, creating a leadership gap for RSF.
- Former rebel groups now allied with the government helped stop an RSF attempt to surround Bir Saliba.
- The Joint Force destroyed over 38 RSF combat vehicles and captured 27 others.
- Air strikes targeted RSF supply convoys near the Chad border, isolating RSF forces.
- The RSF is reportedly retreating from key positions in West Darfur.
- In another Sudan region (North Kordofan), the RSF has started using drones to maintain supply lines.
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