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(The Post News) – The Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) confirmed their control over the West city of El-Fasher, marking a turning point in the civil war.

The group said in a statement released on social media that they have seized el-Fasher “from the grip of mercenaries and militias allied with the terrorist army.”

The loss was described to have the potential of imposing detrimental consequences to the Sudanese army as el-Fasher is the army’s last remaining foothold in the Darfur region, leaving the RSF in an effective position of control of the area. The army has not yet made further comments on this matter.

This followed after the rebel group had made an announcement regarding the capture of the army’s 6th Division Headquarters, mentioning it is responsible for destroying “huge military vehicles” and taken military equipment.

The Post News can safely confirm the videos that have been circulating on social media which expose RSF fighters inside the army base. Local Pro-Army fighters, the Popular Resistance, have made allegations towards the RSF of running a “media disinformation campaign” for the purpose of undermining “high morale of the forces”

El-Fasher has been surrounded by RSF for the last 18 months with civilians under frequent bombardment and army positions. An estimated number of 300,000 individuals have been trapped by the fighting.

During August 2025, satellite imagery broadcasted a series of extensive earthen walls being constructed around the city with the aim of trapping people inside.

The RSF has steadily been advancing towards the 6th of Infantry Division command which is widely regarded as the army headquarters in the city from different directions for a couple of weeks.

There are still parts of el-Fasher which are under the control for the army and are allied armed groups, however those are not expected to hold out for long.