Sudanese citizens celebrate as army recaptures presidential palace from RSF: Video
Sudanese citizens have expressed joy and relief after the national army reclaimed the presidential palace in central Khartoum, a key strategic position held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since the conflict erupted in April 2023.
The recapture is being hailed as a turning point in the ongoing war, with many residents of Omdurman, Khartoum’s twin city across the Nile, describing the event as a "moment of victory."
“This is a great day, a day of victory,” said Issam Khalifa, an Omdurman resident to the AFP. “The liberation of the presidential palace means a lot to us and is the beginning of the end for the RSF,” he added.
Other residents expressed similar opinions, emphasising their support for the army’s advances and expressing hope for stability after months of violence and hardship.
“The armed forces displayed great valour in taking control of the palace and achieved victory after two years,” said Osama Ahmad, another Omdurman resident. “The people remained patient with the armed forces, and thank God, this is a great achievement. We are grateful for this victory.”
For others, the timing of the recapture during Ramadan also carries a symbolic weight.
“We were expecting something like this because, during the last month, there were successive victories. It’s a month of victories, and just as the war started in Ramadan, it will end in Ramadan," said Radhi Refaat.
For many Sudanese, the conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands displaced, infrastructure destroyed, and economic hardships worsening.
