Sudanese Civilians Return to Omdurman After Army Dislodges RSF Rebels

Return to Omdurman

• 🏠 Civilians are triumphantly returning to Omdurman's Sala neighborhood after more than two years of war.
• ✅ Residents express relief and a sense of safety since the army retook control of the area.

Liberation and Celebration

• 🥳 Soldiers and civilians celebrated the liberation of the greater Khartoum region from RSF fighters.
• ⚔️ Rebels, previously pushed out of the capital and then Dderman, were defeated by a large-scale army operation.

Rebuilding and Hope

• 🛠️ Despite widespread destruction, residents are looking towards the future, believing that physical damage can be fixed.
• 🕊️ The primary hope is for life to return to normal and for the violence to cease.
• 😴 Since the army's return, residents report sleeping peacefully without hearing gunshots.

Ongoing Conflict

• ⚠️ Despite recent army victories, the war is far from over.
• 🗺️ RSF rebels still control most of western Sudan.
• ✈️ Rebels have recently launched drone strikes, including on Port Sudan, the government's temporary headquarters.