Hemedti orders major RSF offensive to seize Khartoum

Rapid Support Forces Commander Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, appeared alongside his troops and announced a major military offensive aimed at capturing Khartoum.

Addressing his forces, Dagalo said the group’s main objective is to seize the Sudanese junta-held capital, marking a significant escalation in the country’s civil war.

His remarks underscore the RSF’s determination to intensify its campaign as fighting continues across Sudan.

The announcement signals a renewed push for control of Khartoum, the political and strategic centre of the country.

The battle for the capital remains central to the conflict, with both sides seeking to strengthen their position in the struggle for power.

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