Sudan’s Army Secures Republican Palace, A Key Victory Amid Ongoing Civil War
Sudan’s military recaptures the presidential palace from RSF forces, a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict that has resulted in catastrophic humanitarian crises.
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The army’s capture of the presidential palace raises fears that Sudan is increasingly approaching a de facto partition, say analysts.
Sudan’s army retakes presidential palace in Khartoum, strikes blow to RSF
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The failure to implement most of the ceasefire’s provisions – including the return of nearly 1 million displaced people – and a scramble over resources has split the ruling Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) party.
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The recapture of the palace from the RSF marked a major turning point in the conflict, and comes amid steps by the RSF to establish a parallel government, an idea that countries including the US and Egypt have denounced.
Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum
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The fall of the Republican Palace, a compound along the Nile River that was the seat of government before the war erupted and is immortalized on Sudanese banknotes and postage stamps, marks another battlefield gain for Sudan’s military.
Sudan’s military says it has retaken seat of country’s government for the first time in two years
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Retaking Khartoum would be symbolic for the SAF whose rival the RSF had begun steps to establish a parallel government.
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The fall of the Republican Palace, a compound along the Nile River that was the seat of government before the war erupted and is immortalized on Sudanese banknotes and postage stamps, marks another battlefield gain for Sudan’s military.
Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace
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Reclaiming Khartoum would be a huge victory for the Sudanese Armed Forces and a pivotal moment in the conflict.
Sudan war: Army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum from RSF
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The fall of the Republican Palace, a compound along the Nile River that was the seat of government before the war erupted and is immortalized on Sudanese banknotes and postage stamps, marks another battlefield gain for Sudan’s military.
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Summary
On March 21, Sudan’s military celebrated a significant victory by retaking the Republican Palace in Khartoum from RSF forces, following nearly two years of brutal conflict that has resulted in approximately 150,000 deaths and the displacement of 12 million people. Soldiers announced the palace's return through megaphones and marked the occasion with footage of their celebrations. However, fighting continues as the RSF maintains control in parts of southern Khartoum and has claimed victories in Darfur. The ongoing humanitarian crisis remains severe, with hundreds of thousands facing famine conditions as violence surges across the nation.
Perspectives
Sudan's army has retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, marking a significant gain in the ongoing conflict against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which controlled the palace for nearly two years.
The military's control over the capital symbolizes its progress, although millions remain displaced, emphasizing the ongoing instability and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with over 28,000 reported deaths and millions fleeing their homes due to the conflict.
Human rights abuses continue to be reported from both the military and RSF, complicating efforts for a peaceful resolution amidst growing international concern over the humanitarian situation.
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