The Sudanese commander believes that the army is in charge of important locations.

The conflict in Darfur began in 2003, when rebel groups from the region began an insurgency against the Sudanese government, citing economic and political marginalization, as well as the neglect of their communities. The government responded with a brutal crackdown, which led to the formation of several pro-government militias, known as the Janjaweed. These militias, made up of Arab nomads, were accused of committing atrocities against the civilian population of Darfur, who are mostly non-Arab.

The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions of people, with many fleeing to neighboring Chad, and has led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, according to some estimates. The United Nations has described the situation in Darfur as one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.

Since the conflict began, there have been several attempts at peace talks and ceasefires, but the situation remains volatile. In 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan, but this did not resolve the conflict in Darfur. The situation has been complicated by ethnic, economic, and political factors, as well as the involvement of various external actors.

Efforts to resolve the conflict have continued, with the establishment of a hybrid UN-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur in 2007, and the signing of a peace agreement in 2020. However, many challenges remain, and the conflict continues to have a devastating impact on the people of Darfur.

Sudan Conflict 2023

Fighting between two military factions has broken out in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.

Army units and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a potent paramilitary organization, have been involved in numerous explosions and heavy shooting in Khartoum and other places.

According to a doctors' trade union, at least three civilians have been killed in today's fighting. RSF asserts control over a number of significant locations, including Khartoum International Airport and the Republican Palace, which serves as the country's presidential residence.

There have been claims that two individuals were killed when a shell hit a passenger airliner, and airlines have suspended flights to Sudan.

According to RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, his soldiers would continue to fight until all army bases have been taken.

At least two RSF bases, according to the army, were damaged by airstrikes.

While traveling to his place of employment in Khartoum, a Sudanese soldier assaulted a BBC correspondent.

In recent days, tensions have risen between the administration and the paramilitary organization.

It follows the failure of Sudanese organizations and the ruling military junta to achieve an agreement last week regarding the changeover to a civilian-led government. One of the major obstacles to the agreement was the RSF's absorption into the army. ........ James Gregory