October 15, 2024 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese army said on Monday it was closing in on several Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targets in the Al-Mugran area of Khartoum, aiming to reach the army’s general command headquarters in the east of the capital within days. An army spokesperson, televised briefing officials in Omdurman, said the military had shifted to an offensive strategy on most fronts, allowing it to cross bridges from Omdurman into Khartoum and Khartoum North (Bahri) on September 26. He said the army had launched offensives on three fronts in Khartoum state, with the main thrust north of Bhari. After crossing the Halfaya bridge, the army said it retook control of areas north of Bahri, linking up with forces from Omdurman. According to the officer, a military force has made progress in the Al-Muqran area near the capital’s centre after crossing the White Nile Bridges from south of Omdurman. This area houses key government buildings, including the Republican Palace and the federal government headquarters. The force aims to push further eastward towards the army’s general command headquarters. The RSF has besieged the headquarters since the conflict began in mid-April. He added that Armored Corps forces operating south of …

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