On Wednesday, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) declared a significant victory as they reclaimed Khartoum International Airport—a key hub held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023. SAF operations commander in Khartoum, Mohamed Abdul-Rahman Al-Belawi, confirmed the takeover, marking a decisive step in regaining control over the capital’s logistical network.
Ground units of the army have fully secured the airport, according to an anonymous source from Xinhua News Agency. This successful operation is seen as part of a broader strategy to reclaim crucial positions in Khartoum and restore stability amid ongoing tensions.
In another strategic maneuver, SAF spokesman Nabil Abdalla announced that forces seized control of the militia camp Taiba Al-Hasanab in the Jabal Awliya area, recognized as the militia’s main camp and its last stronghold in the capital. With the RSF now reduced to scattered small pockets, further operations are expected to clear remaining resistance.
This latest development underscores dynamic shifts in Khartoum’s security landscape. As stakeholders monitor these unfolding events, the move is likely to impact regional stability and broader economic prospects in emerging markets, providing fresh insights for globally minded audiences.
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Sudanese army takes control of Khartoum airport, other strategic sites
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