Sudan's Army Chief Vows Sustained Campaign Against RSF to 'Cleanse' Country
What happened
Sudan's Armed Forces Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan issued a statement from Khartoum on September 28, pledging to eliminate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and extend military operations into Darfur. According to the report, al-Burhan committed to pursuing the RSF wherever they operate, framing the effort as a nationwide cleansing campaign without time constraints. The statement was reported via Telegram channel ClashReport.
Context and assessment
The RSF, a paramilitary force that evolved from the Janjaweed militia, has become Sudan's primary armed opposition since fighting intensified in April 2023. Darfur, in western Sudan, has long been a contested region and site of earlier violence. Al-Burhan's rhetorical escalation—emphasizing geographic scope and indefinite commitment—may reflect both the military's determination to consolidate control and the protracted nature of the conflict. Such statements often accompany operational planning or attempts to reinforce military morale amid ongoing asymmetric warfare. The commitment to operations extending westward to Darfur suggests potential intensification of campaigns in regions where RSF presence remains contested.
Sources and confidence
The statement was reported by a single source: the Telegram channel ClashReport. No cross-confirmation from multiple channels or official statements is noted. Confidence is rated 7 out of 10, reflecting reliance on a single channel report of a political statement rather than a verified military event. Confirmation from additional news outlets or official announcements would strengthen confidence; video or direct statement release would raise it further.
Location
Khartoum, Sudan's capital, located at the confluence of the White and Blue Nile rivers in the country's northeastern region. The statement's origin point rather than a site of combat operations. Darfur, referenced in the pledge, lies approximately 800 kilometers west of Khartoum and comprises five states in Sudan's western border region.
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