Sudan’s military announced today that it has recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum, marking a significant victory against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after nearly two years of conflict.
Social media videos showed soldiers celebrating inside the war-damaged palace, chanting “God is the greatest!” while confirming the date as the 21st day of Ramadan.
Sudan’s Information Minister Khaled al-Aiser declared the palace’s liberation in a post on X, stating that the national flag had been raised once again.
This development comes as the army, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, continues to make territorial gains against the RSF, led by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo.
Despite this setback, the RSF remains in control of key regions, including the strategic city of al-Maliha in North Darfur, which they claimed to have seized yesterday.
Sudan’s military has acknowledged ongoing battles there but has not confirmed its loss.
The war, which erupted in April 2023, has created a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 28,000 people killed and millions displaced.
As Burhan’s forces push forward, concerns remain over escalating civilian casualties and allegations of human rights abuses by both warring factions.
The conflict traces its roots to Sudan’s turbulent political history, including the 2019 ousting of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir and the 2021 military coup that derailed a transition to democracy.