The Sudanese army, supported by allied fighters, has reclaimed the town of Haj Abdallah in Al Jazirah state and is advancing toward Wad Madani, the state capital, amid intensified clashes with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Military sources confirmed the capture of Haj Abdallah, located approximately 58 kilometers from Wad Madani, alongside nearby villages such as Mahalla, about 13 kilometers west of the capital. The army is now targeting Al Shakkaba Al Noor, a village roughly 20 kilometers from Wad Madani, where RSF fighters are stationed.
A coordinated effort from army units advancing from Sennar and Al Manaqil facilitated the capture of Haj Abdallah. On January 2, a bridge in Haj Abdallah was destroyed to impede RSF infiltration into northern villages. Major Fath Al-Alim Al-Shobli, a senior intelligence official, reported that significant losses were inflicted on the RSF, including the destruction of combat vehicles and weapons seizures.
Fighting has also been reported in eastern Al Jazirah, with local sources highlighting fierce battles around Um Al-Qura locality. The RSF, positioned in central Wad Madani, reportedly faced airstrikes targeting their movements. Anadolu Agency stated that RSF forces have been accused of displacing civilians, looting properties, and burning boats used for river crossings.
Human rights activists allege that RSF campaigns in the region have resulted in mass displacement, with over 400,000 people forced to flee from approximately 500 villages since late 2023. This escalation, attributed to the defection of a high-ranking RSF commander to the army, has led to allegations of widespread abuses, including extrajudicial killings and intentional starvation.
The Sudanese army’s efforts to regain control of Al Jazirah remain ongoing, with both sides engaging in intense battles as the humanitarian toll continues to rise.