The Sudanese Army announced the recapture of Al Lakndi, a strategically critical town in Sennar state, marking significant progress in its campaign to regain control of the regional capital, Sinjah. This comes amid reports of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) expanding into towns in the northwestern Blue Nile region, displacing numerous civilians.
Military efforts in Sennar are intensifying, with Lt. Gen. Shams al-Din Kabbashi, deputy commander in chief, visiting front lines in Gadaref state. Al Lakndi, located southeast of Sinjah, is pivotal due to its control over a vital bridge connecting the region to the Blue Nile. The army’s 17th Infantry Division, aided by the 4th Division’s reserve battalion, led the operation to clear the area of RSF forces.
Recent victories include the capture of Jebel Moya, Abu Hajar, and Al Dinder, as the army presses towards Sinjah. Analysts anticipate an upcoming offensive targeting Al Jazirah state after securing Sennar. However, RSF remains entrenched in Al Dali and Al Mazmum, posing challenges in southwestern Sennar.
In the Blue Nile state, RSF incursions into towns like Roro, Jariwa, Qili, and Jamam have caused a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds have fled to Bout, the administrative centre of Al-Tadamun locality, where shortages of aid and reports of violence, disappearances, and looting exacerbate the situation.
Lt. Gen. Kabbashi also visited strategic positions in the eastern region, including the Al Faw axis, to evaluate readiness and morale for the ongoing “Dignity” campaign. The eastern front forms part of a broader strategy to encircle Al Jazirah state, with deployments in Al Manaqil and other key areas.
The army’s multi-pronged strategy aims to reclaim territory while countering RSF advances, as civilians in affected regions face growing insecurity and displacement.
