Sudan's army has reasserted control over the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a significant symbolic victory against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This development follows a larger counteroffensive launched in September against the RSF, which has been implicated in numerous atrocities since the onset of civil war in April 2023. Although the RSF still controls some areas in southern Khartoum and has established a parallel government, the military's gain has led to celebrations among civilians, who largely view the army as liberators despite reports of associated human rights abuses.
The army's capture of the presidential palace raises fears that Sudan is increasingly approaching a de facto partition, say analysts.
Civilians generally welcome the army as liberators despite some reports of army-aligned militias carrying out human rights abuses.
The RSF has committed countless atrocities in Sudan, including in Khartoum, emphasizing the dire human rights situation.
Even the children are joyous, said Yousef, a young Sudanese man, illustrating the mixed sentiments among civilians amidst the turmoil.
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