The Sudanese army announced on Tuesday that it had taken control of three areas in the southeastern state of Blue Nile following clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N).
In a statement, the army said its forces had “cleansed” the areas of Ab Dagla, Adi Washambo and Um Shanqir from RSF fighters and their SPLM-N allies.
The military added that its troops seized several combat vehicles in good condition and pursued withdrawing forces up to the borders with Ethiopia and South Sudan.
There was no immediate comment from the RSF or SPLM-N on the army’s statement.
On Sunday, the Sudanese army announced that it had taken control of the Al-Baraka area on the outskirts of Kurmuk city in Blue Nile state after inflicting what it described as “heavy losses” on RSF fighters.
Last week, the army also said it captured the areas of Karan Karan and Dokan in Blue Nile.
