Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Iranian TV: The Israeli entity attacked the Natanz nuclear facility again
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Reports of a new Israeli aggression on the city of Shiraz, southwest Iran
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Martyrs reported in the recent aggression on Tabriz
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: New attack near Tabriz airport
Iran's atomic energy organization says 'Israel's' attack is a failure for the IAEA as a result of its dirctor's 'shortcomings': Statement
Iran's atomic energy organization says investigations have not shown any radioactive or chemical contamination outside Natanz: Statement
Iran's atomic energy organization says damage sutained in Natanz nuclear facility, no casualties reported yet: Statement
Israeli military says it completed large-scale strike against the aerial defense aray of Iran
Netanyahu spoke with German Chancellor Merz on phone at around 0030 GMT: Der Spiegel
German government informed of 'Israel's' attack on Iran shortly before: Der Spiegel

Clashes between Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces rage on

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen Net
  • 17 Apr 2023 22:01
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

Clashing parties report different narratives on the developments of the military conflict.

  • x
  • Sudanese army soldiers astride an armored vehicle in the Red Sea Port city, April 16, 2023 (AFP)]
    Sudanese army soldiers astride an armored vehicle in the Red Sea Port city, April 16, 2023 (AFP)

Air strikes and shelling shook the besieged Sudanese capital, today, Monday, in the third day of fierce fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces for control of the country. 

According to Volker Perthes, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, more than 1,800 people have been injured, and the death toll from the conflict in Sudan has surpassed 180.

"More than 180 fatalities, more than 1,800 injured, including three colleagues from World Food Program, who have been killed while trying to serve the Sudanese people," Perthes stated.

Clashes ensued in front of the state television headquarters as the RSF is trying to appropriate it while the army guards the television HQ. 

In a recently released statement, the Sudanese Armed Forces announced that they have proceeded to the final stage of the "special military operation" by "chasing the enemy, whose affiliates are fleeing everywhere, leaving behind their weapons, equipment, and the wounded". 

Furthermore, the statement denied rumors of losing any headquarters noting that "many buildings in the vicinity of the General Command are being targeted to give the impression that the General Command has fallen in the hands of the RSF".

"Burning buildings is natural given the nature of the skirmishes," the statement added, stressing the army's keenness to "minimize the fronts of clash with the Rapid Support Forces as much as possible to avoid any civilian casualties." 

The army is "managing the battle as planned, and operating in accordance with the international humanitarian law... [however] the Rapid Support Forces, unfortunately, were intentionally engaged in populated areas."

An official from the Sudanese military announced on Monday that the country's armed forces had accepted the UN plan to create humanitarian corridors for three hours beginning at 16:00 local time (14:00 GMT).

"After consultations, the Sudanese armed forces agreed to the UN proposal to open security corridors for humanitarian cases for three hours, starting Monday at 16:00. However, the military still has the right to respond in case of any violations by rebel formations," the statement said.

Related News

RSF claims control of strategic border triangle with Libya, Egypt

African Union: Trump Africa travel ban risks strained diplomatic ties

Refuting the claims of the army, the Rapid Support Forces announced on its Twitter page that the forces had taken full control of the Radio and Television Corporation HQ in Omdurman, denying any clashes with the Sudanese Armed Forces in the vicinity of the radio and television. 

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله تعالى وبركاته
الشعب السوداني العظيم
اليوم الإثنين 17 أبريل 2023
نبشركم أن قوات الدعم السريع تبسط كامل سيطرتها على مقر هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون بأم درمان، وننفي وجود أي اشتباكات مع القوات الانقلابية حول محيط الإذاعة والتلفزيون pic.twitter.com/7zhjfTGrlD

— Rapid Support Forces - قوات الدعم السريع (@RSFSudan) April 17, 2023

The Rapid Support Forces announced that they had captured the headquarters of the Military Intelligence at the General Command, and announced their full control over the Marawi Airport. 

The RSF announced that they had managed "sweeping victories" in the battles against the army and that they had taken "complete control" over the Republican Palace in the capital, Khartoum.

The RSF announced in a statement that it is "engaged in a fateful battle to put an end to the coup junta that leads the army," 

Read more: Sudan: Clashes between military and Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum

Armed confrontations between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out last week and have been raging on ever since.

The RSF on Thursday reportedly carried out a sudden redeployment of its forces near the airport in Merowe, northern Sudan, with the Sudanese army responding by issuing a statement saying the redeployment was illegal and was not coordinated with Khartoum.

Clashes broke out earlier on Friday, culminating with the RSF claiming control of the Republican Palace in Khartoum and the airports in Khartoum and Merowe. The national army denied the presidential palace's takeover and said it was bombing RSF bases near Khartoum.

International organizations and various countries, including Russia, have called on the Sudanese adversaries to cease fire and kickstart talks. Two large airlines, EgyptAir and Saudia, have temporarily suspended flights to Sudan, citing insecurity.

Explosions and gunfire were heard in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, on Saturday, AFP reported, while reports argued that clashes between the Sudanese military and the RSF erupted across the country's capital.

Read more: Sudanese army chief orders disbanding of RSF: Khartoum

  • Sudan
  • Rapid Support Forces
  • Khartoum

Most Read

The logo of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence (wikidata)

Iran acquired thousands of sensitive Israeli documents: Exclusive

  • Politics
  • 7 Jun 2025
'Israel' launches major strike against Iran's nuclear program

'Israel' launches massive aggression on Iran

  • MENA
  • Today
Iranian demonstrators walk on a caricature of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the annual Quds Day rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 28, 2025 (AP)

Iran hits 'Israel' hard without arms; intel breach lays Tel Aviv bare

  • Politics
  • 7 Jun 2025
The flag of the International Atomic Energy Agency flies in front of its headquarters during an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (AP)

Tehran unravels documents exposing secret IAEA-'Israel' collusion

  • Politics
  • 12 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
U.S. National Guard are deployed around downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following a immigration raid protest the night before. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
US & Canada

ICE raids in LA trap families in harsh conditions: Lawyers

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro speaks at a rally to garner support for a referendum on labor reform, in Cali, Colombia, on June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)
Politics

Petro slams US-linked coup plot, signs decree for popular consultation

President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on April 17, 2025. (AP)
US & Canada

World sees Trump as ‘arrogant’, ‘dangerous’ as ratings sink: Poll

he Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon on, Oct. 29, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
Politics

Future of $240bln AUKUS deal in doubt as Pentagon launches review

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS