September 3, 2024 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s army repelled a fierce attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a strategic base in Khartoum Bahri on Monday, as fighting between the two sides intensified in the area north of the capital. The RSF has held most of Khartoum Bahri since the conflict began in April, while the army retains control of strategic camps in the area, including the Signal Corps, Khattab base, and the Kadaro base. Military sources told Sudan Tribune the RSF launched the attack on the Khattab base and the Kadaro suburb camp early Monday morning. The RSF mobilized a large number of fighters from the East Nile region, in addition to its forces stationed at the Khartoum oil refinery in the town of Al-Jaili, in an attempt to take control of Khattab camp and Kadaro. Heavy artillery bombarded the Khattab base and the weapons depot, followed by direct clashes with the army that lasted until late Monday night. The RSF claimed on social media to have taken control of the Khattab area after inflicting heavy losses on the army. The army said it repelled the attacks and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF, killing dozens of soldiers …

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