- The Sudanese army is pushing to reclaim Khartoum, escalating the conflict with the RSF.
- Civilians, once revolutionaries, now support the military out of necessity.
- The humanitarian crisis worsens, with hospitals struggling and aid funding cut.
The war in Sudan has blurred the lines between survival and ideology. Civilians who once protested for democracy now find themselves forced into military alliances, seeking protection from the RSF’s brutal occupation.
The humanitarian crisis is worsening as hospitals, like Al Nao in Omdurman, are overwhelmed with wounded civilians. Volunteers from Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) continue their life-saving work despite arrests and threats, but their efforts are now jeopardized by the freezing of USAID funding.
Title: The War for Khartoum: Between Liberation and Power Struggles
As the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reclaim territory, they gain support from civilians desperate to escape RSF control. The SAF’s military campaign is seen as a last stand to liberate the capital, but at a devastating cost—tens of thousands of civilians have died, and entire districts remain in ruins. Even markets, once bustling hubs of survival, are now frequent targets of deadly shelling.
For many, this war is no longer about politics but sheer survival. Revolutionaries, volunteers, and civilians who once stood against military rule now fight alongside the army, seeing the RSF as the greater threat. Yet, some remain cautious, knowing that after the RSF is defeated, the struggle for democracy may still remain.
The humanitarian toll continues to mount. Hospitals struggle to function, and many volunteers, like those in ERRs, have lost their lives treating the wounded. The freezing of USAID funding further cripples relief efforts, making access to medicine and food even harder for civilians trapped in the war zone.
The future of Sudan remains uncertain. Even if the military defeats the RSF, the question of governance looms large. Will the army relinquish power to a civilian government, or will Sudan slip further into authoritarian rule? The war may end, but the battle for the country’s future is far from over.
Sudan stands at a crossroads, torn between war, survival, and the hope for democracy. Whether the military’s victory will bring lasting peace or further entrench authoritarianism remains to be seen.
“The first casualty of war is innocence.” – Philip Knightley
