Sudanese Armed Forces

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are the national army of Sudan, currently engaged in a protracted and devastating civil war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The SAF's recent activities are newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict's impact on civilians and regional stability. Recent developments include the SAF claiming to have broken the RSF's two-year siege of Dilling, a key town for supply lines. However, the SAF has also suffered losses, including a military transport plane crash and drone attacks on its bases, such as the one in Sinja. The SAF's air force has been accused of bombing civilian areas, resulting in significant casualties. The RSF has seized strategic assets like the Heglig oilfield. The conflict has created a humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger, displacement, and persecution, particularly affecting Christian communities. The SAF's actions and the overall conflict are of international concern, with the US reportedly attempting to mediate a resolution.