The Sudanese army urged South Sudan to block fleeing RSF fighters after retaking Sinjah. Colonel Al-Zain emphasized the RSF’s looting of resources and confirmed the army’s commitment to pursuing them. The RSF still holds key localities close to the border.
On November 23, 2024, the Sudanese army called upon the government of South Sudan to halt the incursion of fleeing fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) into its territory. This announcement followed the army’s successful recapture of Sinjah, the capital of Sennar state, after intense confrontations with RSF combatants. The army had mobilized forces from surrounding regions including Al Dinder, Al Suki, Sennar, and Blue Nile, succeeding in reclaiming towns and villages in the process.
Colonel Abbadi Al-Tahir Al-Zain, the commander of the mobile forces who led the assault on Sinjah, emphasized the need for South Sudan to prevent RSF fighters from breaching the border. He stated that the RSF had looted invaluable resources from the Sudanese populace and warned, “Our message to the government of South Sudan is not to allow them to cross the border. We will pursue them wherever they go.” The colonel confirmed the Sudanese army’s resolve to track down the remaining RSF members and underscored the substantial losses suffered by the RSF during the conflicts.
Despite the army’s achievements, the RSF is still entrenched in areas such as Al Dali and Al Mazmoum, located near the South Sudanese border. Additionally, they maintain control of strategic positions in Sennar state, including Abu Hajar and Wad Al-Nil, as well as certain villages in the Blue Nile region. The situation remains precarious as the Sudanese army prepares for potential further conflict if RSF elements succeed in crossing into neighboring South Sudan.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been marked by a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group previously aligned with the government. The RSF has been accused of various human rights abuses and has faced significant military engagements with the army. The recapture of Sinjah represents a pivotal moment in this conflict, as control of territory is crucial for both the army’s operations and for the RSF’s escape routes, particularly towards neighboring South Sudan.
The Sudanese army’s call for South Sudan to prevent RSF fighters from crossing the border highlights the ongoing tensions stemming from the conflict in Sudan. With the army successfully regaining Sinjah and seeking to contain the RSF, the situation in the region remains volatile. The international community will be watching closely as these events unfold, particularly with the potential implications for regional stability and security.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
