Sudan TV says Army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from paramilitary RSF group
The Hindu
Sudan's Army nears control of Presidential Palace in Khartoum from RSF, escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Sudan's state TV said on Thursday (March 20, 2025) that the Army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant shift in the two-year-old conflict that threatens to fracture the country.
“Late on Wednesday (March 19, 2025), heavy clashes erupted near the palace, with explosions heard and airstrikes by the Army targeting central Khartoum,” witnesses and military sources told Reuters.
After nearly two years of war, the RSF controls most of the west of Sudan and parts of the capital Khartoum, but has been losing ground in central Sudan to the Army. The two military factions staged a coup in 2021, derailing a transition to civilian rule and warfare broke out in April 2023 after plans for a new transition triggered violent conflict.
A new nation is born
The war has led to what the U.N. calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with both the RSF and the Army accused of widespread human rights abuses.
Elon Musk to receive briefing on U.S. military plan for potential war with China, raising conflict of interest concerns.
The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, was dismissed on March 21, 2025, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office
President Trump calls for an end to nationwide injunctions by federal judges in a series of challenged administration initiatives.
Europe rushes to influence U.S.-Russia peace talks on Ukraine as military leaders gather in London for peace deal discussions.
EU Foreign Policy chief urges EU leaders to pledge 5 billion euros for artillery shells for Ukraine amid divergences.
Israeli military strikes kill 85 Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas retaliates with rocket fire, escalating conflict.
Defence Chiefs from Western countries meet in London to plan peacekeeping in Ukraine post-ceasefire with Russia.
President Trump believes India will lower tariffs on American goods, threatening reciprocal tariffs starting April 2.
President-Designate Andre Lago emphasizes developing countries' role in climate change action post-U.S. Paris Agreement exit.
The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, a symbol of Israel's history, from British Mandate to modern conflicts, and peace efforts.
Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv in response to Israeli attacks in Gaza, escalating civilian casualties and tensions.
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed from Iranian prison after 880 days; France and U.S. push for negotiations with Iran.
China defends execution of Canadian citizens, citing drug offences and rule of law, amid strained Beijing-Ottawa relations.