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Sudanese army, RSF clash intensifies in Al-Jazira State
[SUDANTRIBUNE] Fierce fighting has erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Al-Faw axis, east of Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazira State in central Sudan. Local sources report a significant increase in military activity on both sides.The Sudanese army, alongside allied forces from armed movements, is reportedly encircling Al-Jazira State from three directions: south (Sennar axis), west (Al-Manaqil axis), and east (Al-Faw axis). On Sunday morning, Sudanese warplanes conducted airstrikes on RSF positions in Shabarqa, a strategic town approximately 25 kilometres east of Wad Madani. Shabarqa acts as a critical RSF stronghold, safeguarding the eastern approach to Wad Madani. Its destruction could potentially open a path towards the Hantoub Bridge on the Blue Nile. According to local sources, the airstrikes targeted agricultural fields near Shabarqa, where RSF elements are reportedly stationed. The Sudanese army reportedly seeks to capture Shabarqa and push further towards Wad Madani across the Hantoub Bridge. This escalation follows yesterday’s (May 4th) reports of the RSF targeting Sudanese army positions in Al-Faw with heavy artillery, causing casualties but failing to dislodge the advancing army. The RSF seized control of Wad Madani in December 2023 and has since expanded southward into the outskirts of Sennar State. Related: Wad Madani: 2024-04-23 Sudanese army repulses RSF attack in North Kordofan State Wad Madani: 2024-04-09 Sudanese army advances in Al-Jazirah, RSF vows response Wad Madani: 2024-04-06 Sudanese army launches multi-pronged offensive to reclaim Al-Jazirah state Related: Al-Jazira State: 2024-02-26 Sudanese army encircles RSF in Omdurman Radio TV building Al-Jazira State: 2024-02-21 Good Morning Al-Jazira State: 2023-12-20 Wad Madani's fall to RSF without fight raises questions Posted by: Fred 2024-05-07 |
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