Residents of an area about 40 kilometers south of Khartoum welcomed army soldiers who reclaimed the area from the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The RSF is still believed to hold scattered positions in Khartoum,

The Sudanese army wrested back full control over Khartoum after nearly two years of civil war, capping a weeklong offensive against the paramilitary RSF. The capture of Khartoum marks a turning point in the conflict which clearly shows the RSF’s inability to manage their conquered territories,

The Sudanese army drove its rival Rapid Support Forces from most of Khartoum city, residents said on Wednesday, as the army chief toured the presidential palace and airport, marking a major military gain though the wider war looks far from over.