The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) has called on Sudanese military personnel in the southeastern Blue Nile region to surrender, following its announcement that it had captured strategic positions and substantial quantities of military equipment.
In a statement carried by Radio Dabanga, the alliance said its forces had secured Al-Kayli, Kilo 6 and several military positions following clashes with troops loyal to Sudan’s Port Sudan authorities.
TASIS described the advances as strategically important, saying control of the positions would strengthen its military operations across the region.
The alliance claimed its fighters had seized large quantities of ammunition, heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades, tanks, anti-drone missiles, unmanned aircraft and mortar rounds.
The reported seizures could not be independently verified.
Following the announcement, TASIS issued an appeal to Sudanese military personnel stationed across Blue Nile, urging them to lay down their weapons and surrender to its forces.
The alliance pledged to guarantee the safety of those who surrender and provide humane treatment in accordance with international law.
The announcement follows several days of reported advances by TASIS forces, including the capture of the strategic Sali military base and positions along routes leading towards Damazin, the regional capital.
Damazin hosts the Sudanese military’s Fourth Infantry Division and remains a major military stronghold for the Port Sudan authorities.
TASIS forces have identified the city as a key objective in their expanding Blue Nile offensive.
The military developments have coincided with escalating diplomatic tensions between Sudan’s Port Sudan authorities and neighbouring Ethiopia.
Port Sudan has accused Ethiopia of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a leading component of TASIS, and claimed its air defences intercepted a drone entering Sudanese territory from Ethiopia.
The accusations have not been independently substantiated.
Ethiopia also ordered Sudanese consular personnel in Assosa to leave within 48 hours, prompting the Port Sudan authorities to announce reciprocal measures against Ethiopian diplomats in Gedaref.
The widening military confrontation and diplomatic dispute come as TASIS seeks to consolidate its positions across Blue Nile and increase pressure on Sudanese military forces defending Damazin.
