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Part of Sudanese fighters are advancing in Kordofan and conducting operations in West Darfur, while border clashes with Ethiopia and diplomatic activity in Rwanda are also reported.

How could the Sudanese army's tactical victories affect Hemedti?

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SAF's pushback in North Kordofan challenges Hemedti's operational control The Sudanese army has achieved a steady stream of tactical victories, successfully pushing back the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan. This military success positions the army to attempt retaking Darfur and forcing the RSF out of its heartland. Since Hemedti is a key leader of the RSF, these battlefield realities directly challenge the group's operational control and military position in the region.

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  • Sudan's army has pushed back the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan.allafrica.com
  • The army's wins position it to try to retake Darfur and force the RSF out of its heartland.allafrica.com
  • The army has shut down a threatening new front in Blue Nile state, along the border with Ethiopia.allafrica.com

Why it matters

For Hemedti and the RSF, the ability to maintain operational control in North Kordofan is crucial to their strategic position in Sudan. Losing ground in this region, which links the capital to Darfur, threatens their ability to govern or influence the vast expanse of Darfur, potentially forcing a major shift in their military strategy.

The battlefield realities are occurring alongside a breakdown in international consensus. Washington's attempt to expand the UN arms embargo failed, and the international community is struggling to find a unified approach to the conflict, which ultimately benefits those the administration is seeking to pressure, like the Sudanese military.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Sudanese army maintain its momentum in North Kordofan and Darfur?
  • How will the international community respond to the evolving battlefield realities?

What would change this answer

The Sudanese army suffers a major setback or is forced to halt its advance.The pressure on Hemedti's operational control would ease, allowing the RSF to stabilize its position in North Kordofan.
International partners like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates coordinate a new diplomatic approach.This could introduce external pressure or support that alters the military dynamics between the SAF and the RSF.

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