Sudanese Military Reports Seizure of Kulbus in Darfur Amidst Border Tensions BODY: Johannesburg, South Africa – The Sudanese military has reported the seizure of Kulbus, a strategically situated town on the border with Chad in the Darfur region, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
The town’s capture is claimed to be the Sudanese army’s most substantial battlefield victory in western Darfur since the fall of El-Fasher last year.
The Sudanese army and its coalition partner, the Joint Forces, assert that they have regained control of Kulbus following intense fighting.
The Joint Forces also claim to have inflicted substantial losses on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in conflict with the Sudanese army since April 2023, and to have seized vehicles and weaponry. These claims have not been independently verified, and the RSF has yet to respond. Kulbus is located on a key corridor near the border, approximately halfway between the army-held town of Al-Tina in North Darfur and El-Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, which remains under RSF control.
The strategic importance of Kulbus is underscored by the government’s assertion that it represents a significant military gain.
The conflict in Darfur has been ongoing since 2003, involving various factions, including the Sudanese government, the Sudanese Liberation Movement (SLM), and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM).
The situation has been further complicated by the Sudanese civil war, which commenced in April 2023.
The United Nations has reported that the conflict is leading to a major humanitarian crisis, with nearly 50 million Sudanese facing acute food insecurity.
The situation in Darfur is particularly dire, prompting an urgent call from the UN to prevent widespread famine.
The Sudanese army’s reported victory in Kulbus could potentially alter the dynamics of the conflict, but without independent confirmation, the full implications of the battle remain uncertain.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: AfricaNews
