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The Sudanese army has claimed its first major victory in ten months of fighting, seizing control of some parts of Omdurman from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The army announced late Friday that it had successfully connected its two main sites in the city, sparking cheers among soldiers and residents.
The Rapid Support Forces denied that the army had advanced. “The army has turned to propaganda as it is on the verge of defeat,” a statement from the RSF media office read.
Since April, the RSF has been fighting the army for control of Sudan, resulting in thousands of deaths, nearly 8 million displacements, and warnings of starvation.
Soon after the conflict began, the RSF seized control of the majority of Khartoum, its sister cities Bahri and Omdurman, as well as the western Kordofan and Darfur provinces.
The army maintained most of its outposts in the city but did not make significant advances until the beginning of the year when citizens reported increased usage of drones.
This looked to aid the army’s drive out of its strongholds surrounding bases in the north and south of the city, resulting in a belt of control across the length of the capital.
The RSF controls territories to the east of Omdurman, as well as the vast Ombada district that connects the capital to the western provinces, and people claim it has snipers stationed along vital routes.
Despite a two-week internet blockade, photographs from the city show people and the military celebrating.
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