Sudanese army regains control of Central Bank, key sites in Khartoum

The Sudanese army regained control of several strategic sites and government buildings in central Khartoum on Saturday, including the Central Bank and the headquarters of the General Intelligence, a military source confirmed to Anadolu.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source also revealed that the army advanced further and reclaimed the northern entrance of the Tuti Bridge, a vital connection between Tuti Island and central Khartoum over the Blue Nile.

Sudanese army units shared footage of their deployment within Al-Fatih Tower, Central Bank and the northern access point to the Tuti Bridge, marking a significant military push in the capital.

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On Friday, the army regained control of the presidential palace in Khartoum for the first time since the civil war began against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) nearly two years ago.

Over the past few weeks, the territorial control of the RSF has been shrinking rapidly in favour of the army across several states, including Khartoum, Al-Jazira, White Nile, North Kordofan, Sennar and Blue Nile.

The army and RSF have been fighting since mid-April 2023. More than 20,000 people have been killed, and 14 million have been displaced, according to the UN and local authorities. Research from US universities, however, estimates the death toll at around 130,000.

The international community and the UN have called for an end to the war, warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe as millions face famine and death due to food shortages. The conflict has spread to 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.

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