Babanusa falls

After 4 days of fighting, most of the city of Babanusa (West #Kordofan) is in the hands of the #RSF.

This new victory increases the momentum for the RSF, which consolidated their control over #Darfur in November, took control of #AlJazirah in December, and make steady progress in and around #Khartum.

There have been incursions in #Gedaref (East) and concerns for archaeological sites in #Merowe, 350 km north of the capital.

https://sudanwarmonitor.com/p/sudan-army-at-risk-of-another-disaster

Deeply saddened by the escalating conflict in #Sudan, happening in #Khartoum, #Omdurman & #Merowe. As someone with family ties & fond memories of the country and its welcoming people from 2009, I empathize with the people enduring this crisis. Hoping for positive outcomes and first steps towards a long-term solution from the emergency session of the Peace & Security Council of the African Union today.

🇸🇩🕊️ #PeaceForSudan @AuswaertigesAmt @africanstudies @geopolitics

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/16/sudan-power-struggle-enters-second-day-as-fighting-leaves-at-least-56-dead