The outbreak of all-out war in Khartoum has produced an indelible conclusion – that the armed forces are incapable of governing the country, In full view of diplomats and international organisations in Khartoum, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had been preparing for battle for several months in the run-up to the outbreak of fighting on 15 April. The most surprising point about the clashes was how quickly they escalated into full-scale conflict in the capital. In little more than a week, most diplomats, many international officials and dual nationals have fled the country, reinforcing Sudanese people s sense of abandonment and fears, once more, that the warring factions would have impunity for mass slaughter of civilians.
The outbreak of all-out war in Khartoum has produced an indelible conclusion – that the armed forces are incapable of governing the country, In full view of diplomats and international organisations in Khartoum, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had been preparing for battle for several months in the run-up to the outbreak of fighting on 15 April. The most surprising point about the clashes was how quickly they escalated into full-scale conflict in the capital. In little more than a week, most diplomats, many international officials and dual nationals have fled the country, reinforcing Sudanese people s sense of abandonment and fears, once more, that the warring factions would have impunity for mass slaughter of civilians.