Currently, Sudan's military is engaged in a fierce battle against a paramilitary group that is attempting to seize the army's headquarters. This conflict is causing significant damage and has resulted in the displacement of many citizens in the capital city of Khartoum.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group in question, was initially formed to fight against rebels in the Darfur region. General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo leads the RSF and also holds the position of deputy head of Sudan's ruling Sovereign Council. The RSF began their attack on Saturday, April 15, 2023, and while the army has managed to hold them off, the fighting is ongoing.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group in question, was initially formed to fight against rebels in the Darfur region. General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo leads the RSF and also holds the position of deputy head of Sudan's ruling Sovereign Council. The RSF began their attack on Saturday, April 15, 2023, and while the army has managed to hold them off, the fighting is ongoing.
The RSF has been using rockets and artillery to target the army's headquarters, and in response, the army has carried out airstrikes. The intense fighting has made it challenging for foreign nationals and residents to evacuate Khartoum. Despite the efforts of countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom to evacuate their citizens, the ongoing conflict has made it difficult to do so.
The ongoing fighting in Sudan is a significant setback for the country's transition to democracy, which began in 2019 after a popular uprising forced the military to relinquish power. The RSF poses a significant obstacle to Sudan's progress towards democratic governance, and the conflict is a clear indication that the country is still far from stable.