military and its allies have recaptured the strategic city of Wad Madani from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), officials said Saturday.
“The leadership of the Armed Forces congratulates our people on the entry of our forces into Wad Madani this morning. They are now working to clean up the remaining rebel pockets inside the city,” the army said in a statement.
There was no immediate comment from the RSF.
Why is Wad Medani important?
Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira State, in central Sudan, holds strategic importance as it is at the crossroads of major trade routes.
It is also the closest major town to the capital. The city lies about 170 kilometers (105 miles) southeast of Khartoum.
In the early months of the war, Wad Medani served as a refuge for displaced families.
The recapture of Wad Medani came in October 2023.
The recapture of the state as a whole could mark a turning point in the war that began in April 2023.
Civil war in Sudan
The war has left tens of thousands of people dead and displaced millions, while leaving more than 30 million in urgent need of aid.
The UN calls the conflict , with famine officially declared in parts of the northeast African country.
Earlier this month, the Biden administration
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