Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF After El-Fasher Atrocities
Sudan’s army commander Abdul Fattah al-Burhan declared that the military will achieve victory over the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are accused of committing severe atrocities in the city of El-Fasher. His statement follows escalating violence and widespread condemnation from humanitarian groups.
"The war against the RSF, accused of horrific crimes in El-Fasher, will be won," said Burhan.
The renewed conflict has prompted protests and heightened tensions across Sudan. Observers note that the situation in El-Fasher symbolizes the broader struggle for control between the armed forces and the RSF, whose rivalry has destabilized the country for over a year.
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Author’s Summary
Burhan’s vow to eliminate the RSF underscores Sudan’s escalating crisis, while developments across the Middle East reveal deepening political and humanitarian tensions.