In a significant development in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Sunday, October 26, 2025, that it has seized full control of El-Fasher, the last major urban center in western Darfur previously outside its dominion. The RSF, in an official statement, declared it had ‘liberated the city of El-Fasher from the clutches of mercenaries and militias,’ a reference to the Sudanese army, which has been its adversary since April 2023. The capture of El-Fasher marks a pivotal moment in the protracted struggle for dominance in the region. However, the claim remains unverified, as AFP could not independently confirm the development, and the Sudanese army and its allies have yet to issue any response. The RSF’s assertion underscores the escalating tensions and shifting dynamics in Sudan’s civil unrest, with Darfur remaining a critical battleground. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, as the conflict threatens to further destabilize the region and exacerbate humanitarian crises.