Wad Madani, the capital of Al Jazirah State in Sudan, remains engulfed in fierce battles between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the fourth consecutive day.
Eyewitnesses report the use of drones and heavy artillery in the conflict, significantly impacting the Hantoub neighborhoods east of the city.
Sources indicate a worrying rise in civilian casualties due to airstrikes by the Army’s warplanes targeting RSF positions within residential areas.
These developments have triggered a wave of civilian displacement amidst continuous shelling.
In response to the escalating conflict, Civilian Resistance Committees in Wad Madani have called for increased safety measures and reduced movement within the city.
Despite the turmoil, the Sudanese Armed Forces spokesman, Nabil Abdullah, maintains that the situation in Wad Madani remains under control.
The conflict’s reach extends beyond Wad Madani, prompting neighboring states such as Al Jazirah, White Nile, Sennar, Al Qadarif, and the Northern State to declare states of emergency and implement curfews.
Additionally, Antonov aircraft have conducted raids in South Darfur’s Nyala, further illustrating the conflict’s widespread impact.
The RSF’s territorial gains in Khartoum and subsequent Sudanese Army retreats in Darfur and Kordofan highlight a significant shift in the country’s military landscape.
As control over key cities and military sites changes hands, the future stability of Sudan remains uncertain amid these ongoing conflicts.
