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Sudan's Civil War: RSF Claims Power Amid Chaos

7/25/2025

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RSF Seizes Power

In the chaos of Sudan's civil war, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have established a rival government, Tasis, seeking legitimacy and resource control. As the army-backed regime in Port Sudan grapples with formidable militias, the nation teeters on the brink of deeper fragmentation and violence, with both factions locked in a fierce struggle for dominance.

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Army vs. RSF Clashes

The Kordofan region in Sudan has erupted into fierce clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), intensifying a two-year conflict. With control over this area crucial for oil supply and stability in South Sudan, recent army airstrikes have heightened tensions, leading the RSF to threaten vital oil fields.

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RSF Seizes Power

In the chaos of Sudan's civil war, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have established a rival government, Tasis, seeking legitimacy and resource control. As the army-backed regime in Port Sudan grapples with formidable militias, the nation teeters on the brink of deeper fragmentation and violence, with both factions locked in a fierce struggle for dominance.

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