Sudanese Army Regains Ground in North Kordofan Amid Ongoing Conflict with Rapid Support Forces
The government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have successfully recaptured two territories in the North Kordofan state from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), sparking renewed fighting in the region. The latest development comes as the RSF continues to burn and bury bodies in Darfur's el-Fasher, an area already marred by atrocities committed by the paramilitary group.
The army's retake of Kazqil and Um Dam Haj Ahmed in North Kordofan has sparked celebrations among SAF soldiers, who have been holding assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. The RSF had previously captured the town of Kazqil in late October, but the army's counterattack has pushed them back.
The conflict between the two rival forces, led by General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, respectively, began in April 2023. The fighting has intensified over the past weeks, with the RSF solidifying its control over western Sudan. The crisis has led to one of the world's largest displacement crises, with over 12 million people forced from their homes.
The United Nations has confirmed widespread starvation and human rights abuses committed by the RSF in el-Fasher, where they massacred hundreds at Saudi Hospital. Satellite imagery released by Yale University researchers has revealed four new locations where the RSF is disposing of bodies in and around el-Fasher.
Nathaniel Raymond, lead researcher on the satellite imagery report, expressed alarm over the findings, stating that an estimated 150,000 civilians remain unaccounted for. The RSF's actions have also raised concerns about the whereabouts of civilian residents, who are being forced to flee their homes without access to basic necessities like food and water.
The conflict has been fueled by arms supplies from the region, and both sides have continued to amass troops and equipment in central Sudan to engage in further battles. The RSF had accepted a ceasefire proposal last week, but the army has refused to agree to the terms under current battle lines.
As the fighting rages on, international attention remains focused on the atrocities committed by the RSF. Humanitarian organizations are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by the conflict, while governments and mediators continue to push for a peaceful resolution.
The government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have successfully recaptured two territories in the North Kordofan state from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), sparking renewed fighting in the region. The latest development comes as the RSF continues to burn and bury bodies in Darfur's el-Fasher, an area already marred by atrocities committed by the paramilitary group.
The army's retake of Kazqil and Um Dam Haj Ahmed in North Kordofan has sparked celebrations among SAF soldiers, who have been holding assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. The RSF had previously captured the town of Kazqil in late October, but the army's counterattack has pushed them back.
The conflict between the two rival forces, led by General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, respectively, began in April 2023. The fighting has intensified over the past weeks, with the RSF solidifying its control over western Sudan. The crisis has led to one of the world's largest displacement crises, with over 12 million people forced from their homes.
The United Nations has confirmed widespread starvation and human rights abuses committed by the RSF in el-Fasher, where they massacred hundreds at Saudi Hospital. Satellite imagery released by Yale University researchers has revealed four new locations where the RSF is disposing of bodies in and around el-Fasher.
Nathaniel Raymond, lead researcher on the satellite imagery report, expressed alarm over the findings, stating that an estimated 150,000 civilians remain unaccounted for. The RSF's actions have also raised concerns about the whereabouts of civilian residents, who are being forced to flee their homes without access to basic necessities like food and water.
The conflict has been fueled by arms supplies from the region, and both sides have continued to amass troops and equipment in central Sudan to engage in further battles. The RSF had accepted a ceasefire proposal last week, but the army has refused to agree to the terms under current battle lines.
As the fighting rages on, international attention remains focused on the atrocities committed by the RSF. Humanitarian organizations are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by the conflict, while governments and mediators continue to push for a peaceful resolution.
. It's like something out of a bad Cold War-era newsreel from the 80s, you know? Sudan's situation is heartbreaking, all those people displaced and struggling to survive... I just remember watching news about the Bosnian War with my grandfather back in '95, and now it feels like we're right back at that point again. 
The fact that these groups are burning and burying bodies just breaks my heart - what's going on, man? Can't we all just get along? 
I'm sending all my thoughts to the people of Sudan, who deserve so much better than this 
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and yeah army taking back kazqil from rapid support forces is like some good news but its all so messy meanwhile humanitarian orgs are on the ground doing their thing trying to help those in need i really hope they can get a grip on this situation soon because this stuff is just unbearable 
I feel bad for the RSF guys, they're just getting caught up in the middle of all this politics. The SAF's been fighting for what feels like forever, and it's taking a toll on everyone. They're not just enemies, they're brothers fighting over their homeland. What really gets me is how the world is piling on the RSF, forgetting that they're also human beings with families and friends. We need to consider all sides before judging them too harshly. It's complex, I know, but let's try to understand each other instead of just blaming one side for everything 
. how can we sit idly by when we know there are so many people suffering and dying? 
it's not just about the number on the news, it's about the families torn apart, the children without parents, the women left alone... 
i wish world leaders would put aside their differences and focus on finding a peaceful solution instead of fueling this fire 
. we need to do better, for humanity's sake 
they're just trying to survive in a super chaotic situation 
. I mean, yes, what they did in el-Fasher is absolutely disgusting and needs to be held accountable, but let's not forget that everyone involved is human, including the RSF members 
. They're caught up in a cycle of violence and poverty, just like millions of Sudanese people 
. We should be supporting efforts to bring peace and stability to the region, rather than demonizing one side over the other 
. Let's focus on finding solutions that benefit everyone, not just perpetuating conflict 
RSF's human rights abuses in Darfur are getting out of control 
honestly who's keeping track of all these groups in Sudan? The Sudanese Army takes back some land from the RSF, but it's like a never-ending game of musical chairs... 
everyone's still fighting and innocent people are getting burned alive 
. Can't we just have one peaceful resolution for once? 
️. It's like they're saying 'no' to a peaceful resolution, but we can say 'yes' to helping those people get the aid they need 
and rocket-propelled grenades on each other. What's next? Are they gonna use drones to drop bombs or something 
? And whats the UN doing about it? Shouldnt they be stopping this human rights abuse ASAP?
. Do we really need that much surveillance in our lives? The RSF might be committing atrocities, but what about the government who's supposed to protect its citizens? Isnt it their job to keep them safe? 
. Im just worried about what other tech is gonna be used in wars and conflicts...