Sudanese Army Chief and Sovereignty Council leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ruled out any possibility of reconciliation with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), vowing to crush the group as government forces continue to make strategic gains in Khartoum.
In a strong-worded statement on Saturday, Burhan declared that Sudan’s armed forces had successfully regained control of the capital after prolonged battles with the RSF. He emphasized that the military would not negotiate with the group’s leadership, which he accused of destabilizing the country and committing widespread atrocities. However, he extended an amnesty offer to RSF fighters willing to disarm and “repent to the truth.”
The Sudanese army also announced the capture of Souq Libya, a key commercial hub in Omdurman that had been used as an RSF stronghold for launching attacks on government positions. Military officials confirmed seizing large quantities of weapons and equipment abandoned by retreating RSF fighters, further weakening the group’s ability to maintain its hold over contested areas.
The latest developments mark a turning point in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, which has devastated the nation since fighting erupted between the army and RSF in April 2023. As Burhan doubles down on his military campaign, the prospects for a peaceful resolution appear increasingly slim, raising concerns over prolonged instability in the war-torn country.
