Sudan: The most prominent points of the battles between the army and the Rapid Support Forces
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As the war in Sudan enters its third year, the three Kordofan states, North Darfur State, and the desert linking the Northern State and the Darfur region have become the most prominent points of battles between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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The city of Babanusa in West Kordofan State witnessed fierce battles in recent days, during which the Sudanese army was able to repel an attack by the RSF, according to army spokesman Nabil Abdullah, while the RSF said it had taken control of Brigade 189 and was close to controlling the army's 22nd Division in the city.
South Kordofan State also witnessed fierce battles, as the army announced the repelling of an attack by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu - allied with the RSF - on the al-Dashul area last Tuesday, before the movement returned and announced its control of the area, cutting off the road linking the cities of Kadugli and al-Dilling in South Kordofan State.
The appearance of the commander of the RSF, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo "Hemedti," addressing a crowd of his soldiers last Sunday sparked widespread controversy about the motives and reasons for the move.
During the speech, Hemedti threatened to close the oil pipelines, including those that transport South Sudan's oil through the country, and to neutralize the Sudanese army's drones, which he described as its only weapon.
Hemedti also reiterated their intention to attack the Northern State and the River Nile State, adding that they would work to fully control the desert linking Darfur and the Northern State after controlling the border triangle area.
It is worth mentioning that the ongoing war in Sudan since April 15, 2023, between the army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, has led to a massive humanitarian disaster in the country.
According to Agence France-Presse, the conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 13 million people between internally displaced persons and refugees, while several parts of the country have plunged into famine.
