Sudanese Army Launches Offensive in Khartoum

The Sudanese army has launched a significant ground and aerial offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, marking its first major attack in months to reclaim territory lost since the conflict escalated in April 2023. Eyewitness reports describe heavy shelling and airstrikes, with claims of substantial casualties among RSF forces. The offensive comes as army chief Abdel-Fattah Burhan prepares to address the United Nations General Assembly. The ongoing civil war has resulted in over 12,000 deaths and displaced more than 10 million people, contributing to a worsening humanitarian crisis. Additionally, Sudan is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, which has claimed nearly 500 lives and continues to spread rapidly amid the conflict. Despite multiple failed ceasefire attempts, fighting persists in densely populated areas, exacerbating the humanitarian situation.