Sudan’s military has successfully retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, alongside key government buildings, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an ongoing conflict that began in April 2023. This strategic victory consolidates military control and marks a significant shift in the power dynamic within the capital. However, the war has left a humanitarian crisis unfolding, with over 28,000 fatalities reported and millions displaced.
On March 21, 2025, Sudan’s military successfully retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict with the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This victory has allowed the military to consolidate control over key government buildings in the capital, including the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service and the Corinthia Hotel, as confirmed by Brig. Gen. Nabil Abdullah, a military spokesperson.
Following the retaking of the Republican Palace, the military reported that it had expelled RSF fighters, resulting in the deaths of hundreds during their attempts to flee Khartoum. The loss of strategic locations such as the Central Bank of Sudan further exemplifies the military’s efforts to reclaim territory lost during the two-year conflict with the RSF.
The RSF had occupied several key buildings, including the Republican Palace, at the beginning of hostilities in April 2023, engaging in tactics that included using residential homes as bases for their operations. Recently, the Sudanese military has regained significant ground, liberating much of Khartoum and its neighboring cities.
As the military shifts its focus towards Khartoum International Airport—approximately 2.5 kilometers from the Republican Palace—videos circulating on social media suggest that troops are advancing towards this critical location, which has been under RSF control since the onset of the war.
The conflict has ravaged Sudan, significantly impacting urban areas and leading to a humanitarian crisis. Reports indicate that over 28,000 lives have been claimed by the war, with millions displaced and widespread famine affecting the population. Atrocities have also been reported, including war crimes and ethnically motivated violence, particularly in Darfur, highlighting the brutal nature of this conflict as documented by the United Nations and human rights organizations.
In conclusion, the recent conquest of the Republican Palace by Sudan’s military represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict with the RSF. With growing territorial control in Khartoum, the military now focuses on reclaiming further strategic locations like the international airport. Unfortunately, the war’s devastating toll continues, with significant loss of life and numerous humanitarian issues persisting across the region.
Original Source: apnews.com
