In a significant development in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared on Sunday that they have secured full control of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State. The RSF described the capture as a ‘pivotal moment,’ emphasizing the city’s symbolic, strategic, and military importance. The announcement was made via a statement on Telegram, accompanied by videos on social media platform X showing RSF fighters celebrating outside the Sudanese army’s Sixth Infantry Division headquarters, their last stronghold in the Darfur region. However, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have yet to issue an official response, and local reports suggest that battles in El Fasher may still be ongoing. The El Fasher Resistance Committees, a volunteer group, confirmed that fighters remain steadfast despite the RSF’s claims. El Fasher, the last major administrative center in Darfur under SAF control, has been under siege since May 2024, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis marked by heavy casualties and widespread displacement. The conflict between the SAF and RSF, which began in April 2023, has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions, deepening Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe.