Al -Jazeera Net Correspondents
Khartoum- The Sudanese army regained control of the capital, Khartoum in late March, after violent battles against the Rapid Support Forces, during which it managed to destroy its solid power, seize advanced weapons and eliminate a large number of its members.
The army fought the battle to liberate the Republican Palace, which was described as one of the fiercest confrontations during which the two parties desperate to win victory.
Al -Jazeera Net spoke to Major General Abdel -Moneim Abdel -Baset, commander and head of the Sennar engine control in the Sudanese army, the forces that contributed to regaining control of Khartoum by narrowing the screws on the rapid support forces from its south, as it revealed the stages of restoring the capital and the reasons for the collapse of these forces despite their expansion and broad influence in the heart of Khartoum.
The following is the text of the dialogue:
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The army succeeded in controlling most areas of the capital, Khartoum. How did this happen in light of the speedy support for its joints and its main headquarters?
The Sudanese army’s victory over the rapid support militia in Khartoum relied on several strategic and military factors, which can be summed up in:
- Strategic planning by setting a tight plan aimed at neutralizing and destroying the militia capabilities in the capital, with a focus on restoring control of strategic points, such as airports, bridges and vital facilities.
- Providing logistical support to ensure the availability of military, food and medical supplies necessary for the army, while securing supply and supply lines.
- Work to enhance coordination between the various army units, including the ground and air forces, to carry out joint operations targeting the militia.
- The role played by military intelligence by collecting accurate information about the militia’s movements and tactics, allowing the implementation of accurate and influential strikes.
It is also not necessary to overlook the communication, circumvention and popular support from citizens, represented in the popular resistance, as well as the implementation of military qualitative operations targeting the militia leaders and vital sites that control it, which weakens its ability to resist, and work was also worked to secure the borders to prevent the entry of supplies and reinforcements of the militia, which weakens its ability to continue to fight.
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When did the planning for the restoration of Khartoum begin?
The beginning was since the first months of the war in 2023, and planning to regain control of the capital is part of a broader strategy aimed at neutralizing and destroying the militia capabilities in Sudan.
The battle for the liberation of Khartoum is a detailed turning point in the Sudanese scene, not only from the perspective of restoring control, but also from the angle of reformulating military balances. This indicates that planning for this process may have started sufficiently before its implementation, taking into account the complexities of military operations and the need for a tight strategy.
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What strategy did the army follow up against rapid support in Khartoum?
This included several aspects, including:
- The implementation of direct operations against the militia in various locations of Khartoum with the aim of regaining control of strategic areas.
- Using heavy weapons, aviation and artillery, which contributed to achieving progress on the ground.
- Focus on restoring control of strategic points such as bridges and vital facilities, which enhances the ability to control the capital.
The armed forces also dealt with the rebellion comprehensively, including an attempt to eliminate support sources and reduce the ability to continue fighting, and great cooperation with other supporting forces such as the police, the security and intelligence service, the popular resistance, the Special Support Brigades, and others to enhance military efforts and achieve stability in the capital.
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How did the Khartoum liberation battles go?
These battles have passed in several stages:
- First: It was the initial confrontations that took place at the beginning of the conflict, as the capital witnessed violent battles in separate areas.
- Second: Control of strategic sites and vital facilities, which strengthened the ability of the armed forces to move and control the capital.
- Third: The armed forces carried out gradual progress in different areas of Khartoum, where they were able to regain control of some important neighborhoods and areas.
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How were these battles resolved?
This stage came, in which the armed forces sought to resolve the battle by carrying out qualitative operations and directing severe strikes to the rapid support militia, which led to a decline in its ability to resist.
Finally, after the victory, the army worked to purify the liberated areas of any militia elements, secure stability in the capital and restore the normal life of the population.
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In some areas of the capital, a wide withdrawal of rapid support occurred before the army arrived, what do you think?
The reasons for this withdrawal are multiple and varied, and the military pressures exerted by the armed forces include rapid support in Khartoum, which led to a decline in their ability to resist and continue to fight.
Likewise, when the Rapid Support Forces lost control of strategic points in the capital, such as airports, bridges and vital facilities, it became difficult for them to continue to fight effectively, as they lost control of their forces and members, and the lack of supply of the fighting forces may also be one of the reasons that led to their withdrawal, especially if they depend on external supplies.
It is possible that the Rapid Support Forces followed certain military tactics that include the temporary withdrawal of re -gathering and organization before returning to the fight. The strategic priorities of their militias can also have changed, which led them to focus on other areas or different goals.
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