Sudanese army chief: Forces enter West Kordofan, Darfur next target
Sudan’s army chief says troops are now in West Kordofan and will soon advance into Darfur as operations against the Rapid Support Forces continue.
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AISudanese Army Chief of Staff General Yasser Al-Atta has confirmed that army forces are now present in West Kordofan state, announcing that troops will soon reach the Darfur region as part of ongoing military operations against the Rapid Support Forces.
Al-Atta said the army entered West Kordofan after liberating North and South Kordofan, stressing that the armed forces will not leave a single inch in the hands of the Rapid Support Forces, which he described as the 'Janjaweed.'
He added that military operations are continuing on multiple fronts, with forces advancing to regain control of areas currently held by the Rapid Support Forces.
The army chief also highlighted the importance of securing central Sudan from what he described as hidden threats and conspiracies, affirming that military operations will continue to achieve the army’s objectives across all fronts.