October 2, 2024 (OMDURMAN) - Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has been stationed between Omdurman and the Kadru military zone north of Khartoum Bahri for five days, overseeing an offensive to retake the capital from rival paramilitary forces. The army launched a major ground operation last Thursday, backed by air and artillery strikes, pushing across the White Nile bridges from Omdurman into Khartoum and securing a foothold in the Moqran district. This advance allowed troops to cross the Halfaya Bridge from northern Omdurman, link up with forces in the Kadru military zone, and gain control of the Halfaya suburb. Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters retreated south to Shambat. Burhan visited the 3rd Infantry Division in Shendi to assess operations hours after the RSF attacked the base with drones. Shendi is located around 150 km (93 miles) north of Khartoum. Army and allied forces are also attempting to seize the Khartoum oil refinery in al-Jaili, about 70 km (43 miles) north of the capital. The refinery has been under RSF control since the conflict erupted in mid-April. Burhan visited Kadru and the Hattab military base, marking his first appearance in the area since the war began. He also met …
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