ALBAWABA - El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, saw intense clashes on Thursday night between the Sudanese army, armed resistance groups, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Fighting erupted in the city’s southern and eastern areas as joint forces successfully severed RSF supply routes across the desert between Libya and Sudan. Local sources reported casualties among fighters of various nationalities.
The 6th Infantry Division announced that joint forces disrupted RSF operations in "Axis X," capturing 50 military vehicles, including drones and heavy weapons. Identification documents belonging to foreign fighters from countries such as France and Chad were also seized.
Ahmed Hussein Mustafa, spokesperson for the joint forces, said the operations aim to dismantle militias and restore stability. He noted that over 150 RSF attacks in El Fasher had been repelled, with efforts focused on securing vital areas and enabling civilians to return to normalcy.
Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minnawi shared a video showing the disruption of RSF supply lines, displaying documents of foreign fighters. In a tweet, Minnawi warned, “We face an unprecedented foreign invasion. If ignored, it may cost us a vital part of our homeland. But these heroes will not allow our nation to fragment.”
For six months, El Fasher has witnessed escalating military confrontations. The city remains under RSF siege, leading to severe shortages of food and medicine. Humanitarian organizations have described the situation as catastrophic.
Amin Ishaq Zakaria, spokesperson for the Sudan Liberation Army - Transitional Council, stated that comprehensive strategies, supported by intelligence operations, have inflicted significant losses on the RSF.
Meanwhile, the RSF is mobilizing reinforcements, including fighters from Darfur and Kordofan regions and foreign personnel, in an attempt to reclaim the city.
The clashes highlight the deepening crisis in Sudan, as both sides vie for control over this strategic region.
