The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) state that on Monday, they took over the encircled city of Babanusa and the base of the Sudanese Army’s 22nd Infantry Division, which is referred to as the final Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) position in West Kordofan.
In a statement released on Monday evening on behalf of the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees), which comprises the paramilitary RSF group and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-North (SPLA-N), the coalition stated that the capture of Babanusa represents “a key turning point” in its efforts against what it described as extremist elements within the Sudanese military. The statement also mentioned that the operation highlights the alliance’s capacity to safeguard civilians and stop the nation from “descending further into disorder and fragmentation.”
The SAF has not issued any statement about the situation. Efforts by Radio Dabanga to contact the army’s spokesperson for a response were unsuccessful.
The Tasees Forces emphasized their dedication to the humanitarian ceasefire they mentioned, and their aim to protect civilians and facilitate the flow of assistance. The declaration stated that defending oneself is a right according to international law, while blaming the army and allied groups for repeatedly breaching the truce.
The alliance also emphasized its readiness to participate in “any legitimate process” aimed at achieving a fair and enduring peace, which it stated would fulfill the desires of Sudanese people for a stable and secure nation and limit what it referred to as the Muslim Brotherhood’s presence within the military.
Experts in the military evaluate the consequences of the RSF’s progress
In response to the recent events, military analyst Colonel Hatem Karim El Falahi stated to Al Jazeera that the RSF’s alleged takeover of Babanusa provides the group with substantial operational freedom to travel in both northern and southern directions, transforming the city into a crucial logistical and strategic center.
As per El Falahi, a significant portion of West Kordofan is currently under RSF control, a development he mentioned offers the group improved movement capabilities. Babanusa, he highlighted, acts as a key transit point that could aid in expanding RSF activities in various directions.
He further mentioned that the Sudanese military is now moving from El Khuwei towards En Nahud, aiming to relieve the blockade on Babanusa, covering a distance of approximately 175 kilometers. He characterized the scenario as a “battle for supremacy” between the opposing forces.
El Falahi mentioned that the military had been trying to rescue multiple encircled areas in the region, but delays led to their capture—similar, he pointed out, to the recent fall of El Fasher.
He foresaw escalating conflicts on three main fronts: North Kordofan, the El Obeid region, and nearby areas such as Jabra El Sheikh, Sayla, and Bara.
The analyst mentioned that the military is also aiming to strengthen its positions in the southern region, where it has reclaimed multiple areas. He stated that the army’s capacity to mobilize troops and utilize fighter planes, drones, and armored vehicles will be essential in deciding if it can reclaim the strategic advantage.
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