RSF Confirms Withdrawal from Khartoum Amid Ongoing Conflict

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), confirmed in a recent speech that his forces have withdrawn from the capital, Khartoum, due to the Sudanese army's consolidation of power. Dagalo characterized this retreat as a tactical move, emphasizing that the RSF intends to return 'stronger, more powerful and victorious.' His comments followed the army's successful reclamation of key areas in Khartoum, including the presidential palace and a major market in Omdurman. Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed to continue military operations against the RSF, stating there would be no negotiations or compromises. The ongoing conflict has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and famine declared in parts of the country. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed a desire for increased diplomatic efforts to address the situation in Sudan.