Sudan's military leader Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has pledged to achieve "full victory" over the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in a decisive televised address, dismissing negotiations as the army consolidates strategic gains in the capital Khartoum. The declaration comes amid escalating territorial shifts that could reshape the trajectory of the two-year conflict.
"There will be no retreat from defeating and crushing the militia," said Al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), emphasizing a "no compromise" stance toward the RSF. His speech followed major military advances, including the recapture of the presidential palace and Khartoum International Airport in late March after months of RSF control.
Analysts note that securing central Khartoum marks a symbolic and tactical boon for the SAF, which now claims authority over all of Khartoum locality. However, humanitarian organizations warn of catastrophic fallout: over 15 million displaced, famine risks, and a collapsed healthcare system, with UN reports citing tens of thousands killed since fighting began in April 2023.
Ceasefire efforts remain stalled, complicated by allegations of rights abuses and blocked aid routes. Regional mediation attempts by African Union and Arab League representatives have yet to yield breakthroughs, leaving millions of civilians in limbo.
As international attention wanes, the SAF's momentum faces scrutiny over its capacity to sustain control and address Sudan's deepening humanitarian emergency.
