Sudanese army chief says forces to advance ‘without stopping’ amid conflict with RSF

What the report says

Sudan’s army chief, Yasir Al-Atta, said government forces would keep advancing “without stopping” as the country’s conflict with the Rapid Support Forces continued on multiple fronts, according to Anadolu Agency Africa. In remarks cited by the publisher, Al-Atta said troops were moving toward Darfur and framed the push as part of an effort to protect civilians.

The report places the statement in the context of Sudan’s broader war between the army and the RSF, which has divided territory and intensified violence across several regions. Darfur has remained one of the most sensitive theaters in the fighting because of its civilian impact and strategic importance.

Anadolu Agency Africa did not provide full details in the available text on the timing of the remarks, the scale of the planned movement, or battlefield developments tied to the announcement. Still, the statement signals continued military pressure by the army in western Sudan and underscores that the conflict remains active on more than one front.

The announcement matters because any further army advance toward Darfur could affect civilian safety, humanitarian access, and the wider balance of power in Sudan’s war. Background on the conflict: the army and RSF have been fighting since 2023 in a struggle that has triggered widespread displacement and worsened an already severe humanitarian crisis.