September 27, 2024 (KHARTOUM) – Fierce clashes between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted anew in the capital on Friday, marking the second consecutive day of intense urban warfare. The fighting, concentrated in the Al-Maqran district west of central Khartoum, follows a significant advance by the army on Thursday, which saw troops push across the White Nile and Al-Fatihab bridges from Omdurman, securing positions on the Khartoum side. Friday’s offensive focused on wresting control of Al-Maqran from the RSF, who are fiercely defending the area using snipers positioned in high-rise buildings. The army deployed ground forces and launched airstrikes targeting RSF positions while heavy artillery bombarded paramilitary concentrations throughout the capital. Military sources, speaking to Sudan Tribune, claim the army successfully neutralized RSF sniper nests in the Petrodar building and Coral Hotel during Thursday’s operation. Clashes also flared along the Al-Halfaya bridge, a key link between northern Omdurman and Khartoum Bahri, with both sides exchanging artillery fire. North of Khartoum Bahri, the army’s air force targeted the strategically vital Khartoum oil refinery, which has been under RSF control since the conflict began in April 2023. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the refinery, marking …

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