Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum, RSF disputes

25/1/2025 7:23

The Sudanese army has broken a siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of its command centre in central Khartoum, the army said on Friday, in what would be a major victory in the capital after nearly two years of war.



The RSF in a statement rejected the Sudanese army's claims it had advanced as "propaganda" designed to boost morale and accused the army of spreading falsehoods through doctored videos.



Reuters could not independently verify either side's claim.



The war, which broke out in April 2023 due to disputes on the integration of the two forces, has killed tens of thousands of people, driven millions from their homes and plunged half of the population into hunger.



Sudan's capital, Khartoum, comprises three main cities -Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri - separated by the Nile River and collectively referred to as the triangular capital.