Fighting reached a fever pitch this weekend in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, with violent clashes between the army and paramilitary forces. The situation was so intense that even iconic buildings, such as the Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company tower, were engulfed in flames.
Residents of the city were awakened on Sunday morning by gunshots and saw huge clouds of smoke escaping from different neighborhoods. In the south of the capital, Rapid Support Force bases were targeted by the army, leading to intense armed clashes.
In central Khartoum, paramilitary forces attacked the army headquarters for the second consecutive day. Witnesses report intense fighting around the HQ, using different types of weapons. In some cases, these are even the most violent clashes since the start of the war.
The clashes have also caused serious fires across the city, with photos of burning buildings circulating on social media. Among the affected buildings is the Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company tower, a symbol of the capital. Residents express their sadness at this destruction for no apparent reason.
Other government buildings were also burned, including the Justice Ministry, according to the Sudan War Monitor. Paramilitary forces have also been the target of military operations in southern Khartoum.
The Rapid Support Forces accused the army of being responsible for the fires due to aerial bombardments. However, it is difficult to verify these claims at this time.
Clashes were also reported in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan province, about 350 kilometers south of Khartoum, where exchanges of fire between the army and paramilitary forces took place.
The situation remains tense and uncertain, with fighting continuing in different parts of the capital and the entire country. The Sudanese population continues to suffer the consequences of these clashes, awaiting a peaceful and lasting resolution.