Sudanese Army Announces Significant Advance for the First Time Since War Began

The Sudanese army announced achieving its first major advance since the start of the war ten months ago, having regained control of part of the city of Omdurman from the Rapid Support Forces. The army stated late Friday evening that it successfully linked its two main bases in the city, a development celebrated by soldiers and residents. The Rapid Support Forces denied that the army had made any advancements, with their media office declaring: "The army has turned to propaganda as it is on the verge of defeat." The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the army for control of Sudan began in April, resulting in thousands of deaths and displacing nearly eight million people, raising warnings of potential famine.