Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2025)
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The following is a timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) in 2025.
This timeline is a dynamic and fluid list, and as such may never satisfy criteria of completeness. Moreover, some events may only be fully understood and/or discovered in retrospect.
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January
=1 January=
The Joint Darfur Force (JDF) said it had killed 462 Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters including six commanders in a failed attack on Al-Malha, North Darfur. In addition, three vehicles were destroyed. The remaining unit under Ali Rizqallah Al-Safana retreated. The JDF also called on the RSF to surrender to the JDF or the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).{{cite web |title=Joint Darfur Force heavily ambushes RSF in North Darfur |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295382/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=January 2025 |access-date=2 January 2025 |archive-date=2 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250102082437/https://sudantribune.com/article295382/ |url-status=live }}
=2 January=
The SAF claimed that RSF brigadier general Ibrahim Delib was killed along with 32 RSF fighters, including a Mauritanian national, after a drone being launched by the group misfired in El Fasher.{{cite web |title=Sudan army repels RSF attack in El Fasher, hospital hit by shelling |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295413/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=2 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2025 |archive-date=3 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103182958/https://sudantribune.com/article295413/ |url-status=live }}
=4 January=
Two people were killed by RSF shelling on the Saudi Hospital in El Fasher.{{cite web |title=El Fasher hospital shelled again, two dead |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295484/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=4 January 2025 |access-date=5 January 2025 |archive-date=9 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109005310/https://sudantribune.com/article295484/ |url-status=live }} Four others were killed by RSF shelling in Omdurman.{{cite web |title=RSF shelling kills four civilians in Sudan's Omdurman - health ministry |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295478/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=4 January 2025 |access-date=5 January 2025 |archive-date=5 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250105013550/https://sudantribune.com/article295478/ |url-status=live }}
=5 January=
Ten people were killed in an SAF airstrike in Khartoum.{{cite web |title=Airstrike kills 10 civilians in Sudan's Khartoum - activists |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295507/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=5 January 2025 |access-date=6 January 2025 |archive-date=8 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108214750/https://sudantribune.com/article295507/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF and the JDF claimed to have deflected an RSF assault on El Fasher that came from the east and southeast of the city. The JDF also intercepted a weapons convoy for the RSF, arresting both Sudanese and Libyan nationals.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article295516/|title=Fighting resumes in El Fasher, weapons convoy intercepted|date=5 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
=7 January=
The United States officially declared that the RSF had committed genocide and imposed sanctions on Hemedti.{{cite web |title=US says Sudan's RSF committed genocide, announces sanctions on leaders |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/7/us-says-sudans-rsf-committed-genocide-announces-sanctions-on-leaders |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=7 January 2025}}
The SAF retook the administrative center of Ombadda as well as Al-Shagla and the western section of the Al-Fitaihab neighborhood of Omdurman from the RSF. It also claimed to have freed three captive officers in Al-Fitaihab in a special operation that left more than 20 RSF militants dead, including a commander.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295635/ |title=Sudanese army gains ground in Omdurman, frees captive officers |date=7 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=8 January 2025 |archive-date=8 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108201633/https://sudantribune.com/article295635/ |url-status=live }}
Four people were killed in an SAF airstrike on the Fata Borno IDP camp in Kutum, North Darfur.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295596/ |title=Four killed in airstrike on Darfur IDP camp, says spokesperson |date=7 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=8 January 2025 |archive-date=8 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108203958/https://sudantribune.com/article295596/ |url-status=live }}
=8 January=
The SAF retook the town of Haj Abdallah in Gezira State, 58 kilometers from Wad Madani, and the village of Mahalla, 13 kilometers from Wad Madani, from the RSF.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295656/ |title=Sudanese army retakes key town in Al Jazirah state |date=8 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=9 January 2025 |archive-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117133116/https://sudantribune.com/article295656/ |url-status=live }}
=9 January=
The SAF retook the town of Al-Shabarqa in Gezira State, 13 kilometers east of Wad Madani, from the RSF.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295704/ |title=Sudanese army gains ground in Al Jazirah state, tightens grip near Wad Madani |date=9 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=10 January 2025 |archive-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117133903/https://sudantribune.com/article295704/ |url-status=live }}
=10 January=
The SAF retook the town of Um al-Qura in Gezira State, 40 kilometers east of Wad Madani, from the RSF, while the SAF-allied Sudan Shield Forces retook Wad al-Abyad, 20 kilometres from the Hantoub bridge.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295750/ |title=Sudanese army recaptures town in push for Al Jazirah capital |date=10 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=11 January 2025 |archive-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117133132/https://sudantribune.com/article295750/ |url-status=live }}
At least 26 people were killed in an attack by the Sudan Shield Forces on the village of Tayba in Gezira State.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/hrw-26-dead-in-sudan-shield-forces-attack-on-el-gezira-village |title=HRW: '26+ dead in Sudan Shield Forces attack on El Gezira village' |date=25 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
=11 January=
The SAF retook Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira State.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-11 |title=Sudanese army advances to retake city of Wad Madani from RSF |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudanese-army-advances-retake-city-wad-madani-rebels-2025-01-11/ |work=Reuters}}
Sixteen people were killed by RSF shelling on the Zamzam IDP camp in North Darfur.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-12 |title=16 killed in shelling of displaced persons camp in Sudan's North Darfur |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295846/ |work=Sudan Tribune |archive-date=4 February 2025 |access-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204003828/https://sudantribune.com/article295846/ |url-status=live }}
=12 January=
The SAF retook the Al-Rawad residential complex in Khartoum from the RSF.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-12 |title=Sudanese army advances in Khartoum, captures strategic residential complex |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295832/ |work=Sudan Tribune |archive-date=17 January 2025 |access-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117140217/https://sudantribune.com/article295832/ |url-status=live }}
=13 January=
At least 120 people were killed by shelling in western Omdurman.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-14 |title=Sudan Rescuers Say More Than 120 Killed By Shelling Near Capital |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/sudan-rescuers-say-more-than-120-killed-by-shelling-near-capital-ef26bd16 |work=Barron's |archive-date=14 January 2025 |access-date=14 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114115115/https://www.barrons.com/news/sudan-rescuers-say-more-than-120-killed-by-shelling-near-capital-ef26bd16 |url-status=live }}
The Merowe Dam power station was damaged by RSF drones, causing a fire at the facility and power outages as far as Shendi, Port Sudan, Atbara and Omdurman.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-13 |title=Drone attack on Merowe dam power station disrupts electricity supply |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295881/ |work=Sudan Tribune |archive-date=13 January 2025 |access-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113170102/https://sudantribune.com/article295881/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF retook Karkaraia and Hajar al-Jawad, on the road between Dalang and Kadugli in South Kordofan, from the SPLM-N (al-Hilu).{{Cite news |date=2025-01-13 |title=Sudan army, SPLM-N clash in South Kordofan |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295926/ |work=Sudan Tribune |archive-date=4 February 2025 |access-date=14 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204004002/https://sudantribune.com/article295926/ |url-status=live }}
Thirteen people were killed by the SAF and allied militias in an attack on the informal settlement of Kambo Tayba in Gezira State.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-13 |title=Civilians accused of RSF ties killed in Sudan's Al-Jazirah state |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295922/ |work=Sudan Tribune}}
=14 January=
The JDF claimed to have killed hundreds of RSF militants, destroyed 262 vehicles, and captured 21 militants and 67 vehicles during clashes in Al-Malha and Halaf in North Darfur.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-14 |title=Joint Force thwarts RSF attack in Darfur |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295970/ |work=Sudan Tribune |archive-date=15 January 2025 |access-date=15 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115112916/https://sudantribune.com/article295970/ |url-status=live }}
At least 18 people were killed in attacks by the Sudan Shield Forces on the Shukaba camp and Camp 16 in Gezira State.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-14 |title=18 killed in attacks on farming communities in central Sudan |url=https://sudantribune.com/article295959/ |work=Sudan Tribune}}
=15 January=
At least 120 people were killed in an RSF attack on a civilian convoy being escorted by the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) and the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (GSLF) near Kabkabiya, North Darfur.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-17 |title=North Darfur: RSF attack on convoy kills scores of civilians |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296141/ |work=Sudan Tribune}}
Nine people were killed in attacks by the SAF and the RSF on members of the Kanabi community, who mostly originate from Darfur, in Abu Gouta, Gezira State.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-15 |title=Sudan war: Nine dead amid accusations of sexual violence in El Gezira |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-9-dead-amid-accusations-of-sexual-violence-in-el-gezira |work=Radio Dabanga |archive-date=16 January 2025 |access-date=16 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116144433/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-9-dead-amid-accusations-of-sexual-violence-in-el-gezira |url-status=live }} Fifteen people were killed in an RSF attack on the village of Al-Khizan in Abu Gouta.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-15 |title=Dozens of civilians killed in RSF attacks in Sudan's Al Jazirah state, groups say |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296082/ |work=Sudan Tribune |archive-date=10 February 2025 |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210164335/https://sudantribune.com/article296082/ |url-status=live }}
The Sultan Ali Dinar Palace Museum in El Fasher was shelled by the RSF, causing a fire that heavily damaged the structure and destroyed its contents and furniture.{{Cite web |date=22 January 2025 |title=Sudan's lost treasures: war fuels artefact trafficking |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudans-lost-treasures-war-fuels-artefact-trafficking |access-date=22 January 2025 |website=Radio Dabanga |language=en |archive-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122151829/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudans-lost-treasures-war-fuels-artefact-trafficking |url-status=live }}
= 16 January =
Senior US officials reported that the SAF had recently used chemical weapons against the RSF in rural areas at least twice.{{Cite news |last1=Walsh |first1=Declan |last2=Barnes |first2=Julian E. |date=2025-01-16 |title=Sudan's Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/africa/sudan-chemical-weapons-sanctions.html |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=16 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116205156/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/africa/sudan-chemical-weapons-sanctions.html |url-status=live }} The US also sanctioned SAF chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for the army's conduct in the war.{{Cite news |last1=Lewis |first1=David |last2=Psaledakis |first2=Daphne |date=16 January 2025 |title=US issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us-impose-sanctions-sudanese-leader-burhan-2025-01-16/ |access-date=16 January 2025 |work=Reuters}}
The RSF said that it attacked fighters and vehicles in Kabkabiya belonging to the JDF between the SLM-Al Nur and the GSLF. The RSF called for a joint committee to investigate the incident.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296089/|title=RSF attack kills newly formed joint force troops in North Darfur|date=16 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=21 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121170008/https://sudantribune.com/article296089/|url-status=live}}
= 18 January =
Forty people were killed in an RSF attack on the village of Jebel Hilla in North Darfur.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/rsf-attacks-displace-4k-families-in-north-darfur |title=RSF attacks displace 4k+ families in North Darfur |date=29 January 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga }}
Six drones struck the Al-Shawak power station in Gedaref State, injuring civil defence personnel and causing blackouts across the state and in Kassala State. Other drones hit the Gedaref state water station while another crashed near a bus station along the Gedaref-Kassala-Port Sudan highway.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296147/ |title=Drone attacks on key power station in eastern Sudan cause casualties |date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=18 January 2025 |archive-date=18 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118220602/https://sudantribune.com/article296147/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF reached the Al-Shukri junction in Shambat, Khartoum Bahri, while the RSF retreated by one kilometer southwards to the Hassan Ibrahim Malik University City.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296190/ |title=Sudanese army advances in Khartoum North, RSF retreats |date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=19 January 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204020259/https://sudantribune.com/article296190/ |url-status=live }} At least three people were killed by RSF shelling in Omdurman.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296189/ |title=Deadly shelling in Omdurman as water crisis worsens amid power outage |date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The RSF claimed to have taken Al-Hallaf, Drishaqi and Mao in North Darfur.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296210/ |title=Conflicting claims of victory emerge after clashes in North Darfur |date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=19 January 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204024922/https://sudantribune.com/article296210/ |url-status=live }}
=20 January=
At least 11 people were killed by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk IDP camp in El Fasher.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296280/ |title=Darfur: Civilians killed in renewed shelling as RSF issues ultimatum in El Fasher |date=20 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=21 January 2025 |archive-date=20 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120231824/https://sudantribune.com/article296280/ |url-status=live }}
A coalition of SAF and allied forces claimed to have repelled two RSF incursions from Libya in North Darfur near the tri-border area with Chad and Libya, killing a total of over 950 fighters, destroying 61 vehicles, and capturing 78 others that were equipped with advanced weaponry.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296272/|title=Darfur rebels claim victory over RSF forces entering from Libya|date=20 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
=21 January=
The Sudanese Revolutionary Front expelled the United Popular Front from its member groups after the UPF accused the alliance of being unduly influenced by the RSF.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296351/ |title=Sudan's Revolutionary Front expels member group amid deepening rift |date=21 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204013628/https://sudantribune.com/article296351/ |url-status=live }}
SAF units besieged at the Signal Corps garrison in Khartoum Bahri launched their first major offensive since September 2024, forcing the RSF to withdraw east towards the Kafouri neighborhood. The SAF also retook Abboud Park in Khartoum Bahri and the Juwayriyah School and the African Council Schools in Al Safiya district.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296337/ |title=Sudan army tightens noose on RSF in Khartoum Bahri |date=21 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204020234/https://sudantribune.com/article296337/ |url-status=live }}
The RSF issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the SAF to withdraw from El Fasher.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296323/ |title=El Fasher faces imminent attack as RSF deadline expires Wednesday |date=21 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204024909/https://sudantribune.com/article296323/ |url-status=live }}
=22 January=
The SAF launched an offensive towards the El-Jeili oil refinery and retook the Rotana Mills southeast of the facility.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296383/ |title=Sudanese army claims gains near key oil refinery north of Khartoum |date=22 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=23 January 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204020115/https://sudantribune.com/article296383/ |url-status=live }}
=23 January=
The El-Jeili oil refinery caught fire with smoke being seen from Omdurman and Khartoum Bahri. The SAF claimed that the RSF had set fire to the facility, while the RSF claimed that it caught fire due to incendiary barrel bombs dropped by the Sudanese Air Force.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296423/|title=Sudan's main oil refinery ablaze, army and paramilitary trade blame|date=23 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=23 January 2025|archive-date=4 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204015223/https://sudantribune.com/article296423/|url-status=live}}
Two people were killed by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk IDP camp.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296435/ |title=Two killed as shelling hits displaced persons camp in Sudan's North Darfur |date=23 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125123633/https://sudantribune.com/article296435/ |url-status=live }}
An indefinite strike was launched by employees of the Bashair Hospital in Khartoum after an RSF member opened fire inside the facility the previous day.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudans-bashair-hospital-on-open-ended-strike-following-rsf-attack |title=Sudan's Bashair Hospital on 'open-ended strike' following RSF attack |date=24 January 2025|publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
=24 January=
At least 70 people were killed in an RSF drone strike on the maternity ward of the Saudi Hospital in El Fasher that also destroyed its emergency department.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/70-dead-in-renewed-north-darfur-hospital-bombing |title=70+ dead in renewed North Darfur hospital bombing |date=26 January 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=26 January 2025 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126142011/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/70-dead-in-renewed-north-darfur-hospital-bombing |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/25/dozens-killed-in-drone-attack-on-hospital-in-sudans-darfur-medical-source |title=Dozens killed in drone attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur |date=25 January 2025 |publisher=Al Jazeera}}
The SAF claimed to have broken the siege around the Signal Corp's base in Khartoum. The RSF denied the claims.{{cite web|url=https://www.barrons.com/news/sudan-army-breaks-paramilitary-siege-on-key-base-military-source-08f3465b|title=Sudan Army Breaks Paramilitary Siege On Key Base: Military Source|date=24 January 2025|publisher=Barron's}} The SAF also claimed to have broken the siege around its General Headquarters in Khartoum and retook the El-Jeili oil refinery.{{cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250124-sudan-army-breaks-paramilitary-siege-on-key-base-military-source-1 |title=Sudan's military says it breaks siege of army headquarters |date=24 January 2025 |publisher=France 24 |access-date=25 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125014222/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250124-sudan-army-breaks-paramilitary-siege-on-key-base-military-source-1 |url-status=live }}
The SAF and allied militias repelled an RSF attack on El Fasher following the expiration of the latter's ultimatum for the SAF to withdraw. The JDF claimed it had killed more than 400 RSF militants, destroyed more than 25 vehicles and captured 30 others.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296469/ |title=Sudanese troops, allied groups repel RSF attack on El Fasher |date=24 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
Ayub Osman Nahar resigned as an advisor to Hemedti, saying that he refused to be part of the RSF's atrocities against civilians and accusing the group of burning villages and killing civilians in North Darfur and Gezira State.{{cite web |title=RSF leader's advisor resigns and accuses the RSF of massacres in Darfur and Gezira |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296465/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=24 January 2025 |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126161535/https://sudantribune.com/article296465/ |url-status=live }}
=27 January=
The SAF claimed to have pushed into parts of eastern Khartoum near the Al-Rabat College in Burri district, advanced through large portions of the Al-Azba, Kafouri, Ad Babaker, and Ramallah neighborhoods of Khartoun North, and continued their advances towards the El Mek Nimr Bridge. They also claimed to have deployed troops to hold several neighborhoods under their control.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296591/|title=Sudanese army gains ground in Khartoum intensifies RSF pressure|date=27 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
More than 100 people were killed in an RSF attack on the village of Broush in North Darfur.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296597/ |title=Scores killed in attacks near El Fasher, residents and SLM say |date=27 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
=28 January=
The SAF claimed to have seized the RSF's Medical Directorate located in the former SAF Paratroopers base in Shambat, as well as the Blue and Bashir Towers in Khartoum Bahri.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296631/ |title=Sudanese army advances in Khartoum, takes control of key areas |date=28 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The RSF announced the death in action of one of its senior commanders, Rahmtalla al-Mahdi, also known as "Jalha", along with his brother. The two were reportedly killed in an airstrike east of Khartoum.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296626/ |title=RSF commander 'Jalha' killed under unclear circumstances |date=28 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
=29 January=
The SAF made further gains in Khartoum Bahri and advanced towards the El Mek Nimr Bridge, forcing the RSF out of almost the entire city except in Hillet Hamad.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296667/|title=Sudanese army advances in Khartoum Bahri, pushing back RSF|date=29 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
Renewed fighting in El Fasher killed seven people and injured 12 others. The SAF claimed that the deaths were caused by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk camp. The SAF also claimed to have repelled an RSF attack on the city.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296671/|title=At least 7 killed in renewed fighting in El Fasher, Darfur|date=29 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=30 January 2025|archive-date=15 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215023355/https://sudantribune.com/article296671/|url-status=live}}
=30 January=
The SAF retook the city of Umm Ruwaba in North Kordofan, advancing towards El Obeid.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296695/|title=Sudanese army retakes key city in North Kordofan state|date=30 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=31 January 2025|archive-date=9 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209122721/https://sudantribune.com/article296695/|url-status=live}} It shot down ten drones over El Obeid{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-relief-forces-draw-closer-as-drones-downed-over-besieged-north-kordofan-capital |title=Sudan army: Relief forces draw closer as 'drones downed' over besieged North Kordofan capital |date=30 January 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=31 January 2025 |archive-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130172958/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-relief-forces-draw-closer-as-drones-downed-over-besieged-north-kordofan-capital |url-status=live }} and retook Al-Azba and the eastern part of the Kafouri neighbourhood of Khartoum Bahri.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296726/ |title=Sudanese army claims control of key Khartoum Bahri areas, nearing full control |date=30 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
February
=1 February=
At least 60 people were killed while 250 others were injured in an RSF attack on the Sabreen Market in Omdurman.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-at-least-54-dead-as-market-shelled-in-omdurman |title=Sudan war: At least 60 dead as Omdurman market shelled |date=2 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203171226/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-at-least-54-dead-as-market-shelled-in-omdurman |url-status=live }} Two others were killed in an SAF airstrike in Khartoum,{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250201-at-least-56-killed-as-fighting-grips-greater-khartoum |title=At least 56 killed as fighting grips greater Khartoum |date=1 February 2025 |publisher=France 24}} while at least seven were killed by RSF shelling in El Obeid.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296824/ |title=RSF shelling kills, injures civilians in North Kordofan's capital |date=1 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-date=6 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206173611/https://sudantribune.com/article296824/ |url-status=live }} Eleven people were killed by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk camp, while 13 others were killed during clashes in Nyala.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296894/ |title=Hundreds killed, wounded in Darfur airstrikes, ground aAttacks |date=2 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208151927/https://sudantribune.com/article296894/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF claimed to have retaken the cities of Tambul, Rufaa and Al-Hasahisa in Gezira State.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296828/ |title=Sudanese army says it retakes key cities in Al Jazirah state |date=1 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-date=11 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211011250/https://sudantribune.com/article296828/ |url-status=live }}
=2 February=
The JDF claimed to have repelled an RSF attack on El Fasher, killing 140 fighters and mercenaries, destroying 43 vehicles and capturing 12 more. The JDF also said that RSF fighters were appearing more on foot and on camels and horses, and also appeared to be under the influence of drugs.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296868/|title=Darfur Joint Force says they repelled RSF attack on El Fasher|date=2 February 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=2 February 2025|archive-date=10 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210232300/https://sudantribune.com/article296868/|url-status=live}}
The SAF retook Wad Rawah and al-Nabati in Gezira State.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296876/ |title=Sudanese army claims gains in al-Jazirah state |date=2 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
Renewed fighting and airstrikes in Darfur left at least 248 people dead or wounded. Health authorities believe the death toll is much higher than recorded due to the ongoing fighting preventing bodies from being recovered and counted.
=3 February=
Abdallah Hussein, a senior RSF commander was killed by an SAF airstrike in al-Kamelin in Gezira State.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296902/ |title=Key RSF commander killed in Al-Jazirah state |date=3 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-date=10 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210063019/https://sudantribune.com/article296902/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF claimed to have broke the siege of its Corps of Engineers garrison in the Al 'Aylafun area, and retook the al-Asaylat, Um Daw Ban, and Al 'Aylafun areas of the East Nile locality. The SAF said it plans to continue advances to recapture the Soba Bridge.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296927/|title=Sudanese army breaks siege of garrison east of Khartoum|date=3 February 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=4 February 2025|archive-date=8 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208151908/https://sudantribune.com/article296927/|url-status=live}}
According to the state health minister of South Kordofan, the SPLM-N (al-Hilu) killed 44 people after shelling the main market, residential neighborhoods, and temporary shelters in schools in Kadugli.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-outrage-as-south-kordofan-shelling-leaves-at-least-44-civilians-dead |title=Sudan war: Outrage as South Kordofan shelling leaves at least 44 civilians dead |date=3 February 2025|publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
Twenty-five people were killed in an SAF airstrike in Nyala.{{cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250203-at-least-65-killed-as-sudan-fighting-escalates |title=Dozens killed as fierce fighting rages in south and west Sudan |date=3 February 2025 |publisher=France 24 |access-date=4 February 2025 |archive-date=4 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204082312/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250203-at-least-65-killed-as-sudan-fighting-escalates |url-status=live }}
=4 February=
At least six people were killed by RSF shelling on the al-Nao hospital in Omdurman.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296951/ |title=Dozens killed, injured in Al-shelling of Omdurman hospital |date=4 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=5 February 2025 |archive-date=7 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250207084242/https://sudantribune.com/article296951/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF claimed to have retaken al-Kamelin{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296955/ |title=Sudanese army retakes Al-Kamlin, advances near Khartoum |date=4 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}} and laid siege to the town of Naima in White Nile State.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-advances-in-northern-el-gezira-approaches-khartoum |title=Sudan army advances in northern El Gezira, approaches Khartoum |date=5 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=5 February 2025 |archive-date=7 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250207105538/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-advances-in-northern-el-gezira-approaches-khartoum |url-status=live }}
Engineers from the Khartoum State Water Authority were fired at by RSF snipers stationed at the Kuwaiti building while they were assessing the damage to the Bahri Water Plant.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article296958/|title=RSF snipers fire on engineers inspecting damaged Khartoum water plant|date=4 February 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune|access-date=5 February 2025|archive-date=6 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206204546/https://sudantribune.com/article296958/|url-status=live}}
=5 February=
The SAF claimed to have retaken the al-Rumaila district of Khartoum as well as the central mint.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article296998/ |title=Sudanese army claims gains in Khartoum, fighting intensifies elsewhere |work=Sudan Tribune |date=5 February 2025 |access-date=5 February 2025 |archive-date=7 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250207000016/https://sudantribune.com/article296998/ |url-status=live |author1=Sudantribune }}
Five people were killed in SAF airstrikes in Nyala.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/south-darfur-airstrikes-kill-at-least-39-in-nyala |title=South Darfur: Airstrikes kill at least 39 in Nyala |date=6 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
=6 February=
The SAF claimed to have retaken the El Tekeina, El Maseed and El Noba areas south of Giad, the Saria Industrial Complex near Abu Hamama in Khartoum, and Wadi El Akhdar in the Sharg El Nil area of Khartoum Bahri.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-fighting-over-khartoum-continues-army-advances-from-the-south-and-east |title=Sudan war: Fighting over Khartoum continues, army advances from the south and east |date=7 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=7 February 2025 |archive-date=10 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210002247/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-fighting-over-khartoum-continues-army-advances-from-the-south-and-east |url-status=live }}
=7 February=
The SAF claimed to have retaken the Traffic Signs and License Plates Factory along with the entire industrial area of Khartoum. They also claimed to have retaken Al-Masoudiya in Khartoum state{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article297036/|title=Sudanese army tightens grip on Khartoum as fighting intensifies|date=7 January 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}} and Abu Quta in northwestern Gezira State.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297062/ |title=Sudan's army claims control of key town near Khartoum |date=8 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208151136/https://sudantribune.com/article297062/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF claimed to have shot down seven RSF drones over Debba, Northern State.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297053/ |title=Sudan military shot down seven drones in Debba |date=8 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
Three people were killed in an RSF attack on the Zamzam IDP camp.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297077/ |title=RSF attacks town near Zamzam camp, accuses displaced of aiding SAF |date=8 January 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208151151/https://sudantribune.com/article297077/ |url-status=live }} Five others were killed in an RSF attack on Saloma, southeast of El Fasher.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/war-rages-in-north-darfur-capital-8000-families-displaced |title=War rages in North Darfur capital – 8,000 families displaced |date=12 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=12 February 2025 |archive-date=12 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212142249/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/war-rages-in-north-darfur-capital-8000-families-displaced |url-status=live }}
=8 February=
The SAF claimed to have retaken the Kafouri district of Khartoum Bahri.{{cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/8/sudan-army-claims-major-advances-against-rsf-in-greater-khartoum |title=Sudan army claims major advances against RSF in greater Khartoum |date=8 February 2025 |publisher=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-date=12 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212143312/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/8/sudan-army-claims-major-advances-against-rsf-in-greater-khartoum |url-status=live }}
The SLM and the GSLF launched an incursion into Chad from Darfur, resulting in clashes with the Chadian Army in the vicinity of the tri-border area with Sudan and Libya. Six Sudanese soldiers were killed while 13 others were injured. Three vehicles were also destroyed while two Sudanese commanders were captured and detained at Amdjarass.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297098/ |title=Chadian army attacks Darfur groups, killing and wounding fighter |date=8 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-date=10 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210015737/https://sudantribune.com/article297098/ |url-status=live }}
=10 February=
The Transitional Sovereignty Council announced that a civilian-led transitional government would be formed once the SAF takes full control of Khartoum.{{cite web | url=https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/02/2025/sudans-army-chief-plans-transitional-govt-amid-military-advances | title=Sudan's army chief plans transitional govt amid military advances | date=8 February 2025 | access-date=18 February 2025 | archive-date=13 February 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213022746/https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/02/2025/sudans-army-chief-plans-transitional-govt-amid-military-advances | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://gazettengr.com/sudans-foreign-ministry-announces-plans-for-transitional-government/ | title=Sudan's foreign ministry announces plans for transitional government | date=10 February 2025 | access-date=18 February 2025 | archive-date=12 February 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212163821/https://gazettengr.com/sudans-foreign-ministry-announces-plans-for-transitional-government/ | url-status=live }}
=12 February=
At least 31 people were killed following two days of RSF attacks on the Zamzam IDP camp.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297358/ |title=Death toll in Zamzam camp attack rises to 112 |date=13 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=14 February 2025 |archive-date=14 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214160823/https://sudantribune.com/article297358/ |url-status=live }}
=13 February=
At least 30 people were reported killed in RSF attacks on al-Jamalab and Na'ima in White Nile State. Fifteen others drowned on the White Nile river while they were boarding a boat to escape the attacks.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297296/ |title=Dozens of civilians killed in RSF attack on villages in Sudan's White Nile state: group |date=13 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=13 February 2025 |archive-date=13 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213155510/https://sudantribune.com/article297296/ |url-status=live }}
=15 February=
A 100-member RSF unit stationed in Al-Muzmum, Sennar State, surrendered to the SAF in Singa after previously fleeing to South Sudan.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297415/ |title=Sudan's Rapid Support Forces unit surrenders to army in Sinjah |date=15 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215125157/https://sudantribune.com/article297415/ |url-status=live }}
The SAF claimed to have retaken the El Nour Islamic Complex and the Bahri Thermal Power Plant in Khartoum.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-saf-advancing-on-khartoums-republican-palace |title=Sudan war: 'SAF advancing on Khartoum's Republican Palace' |date=16 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=17 February 2025 |archive-date=16 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216181246/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-war-saf-advancing-on-khartoums-republican-palace |url-status=live }}
=16 February=
Ten people were killed in RSF attacks in Mellit Station in El Fasher. The SAF claimed to have destroyed an RSF base in the east of the city.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-repels-new-rsf-attack-on-famine-stricken-north-darfur-camp |title=Sudan army repels new RSF attack on famine-stricken North Darfur camp |date=18 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=18 February 2025 |archive-date=18 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218130814/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-repels-new-rsf-attack-on-famine-stricken-north-darfur-camp |url-status=live }}
=17 February=
The SAF took control of the Kafouri area, the last RSF stronghold in Khartoum North, and the city of Er Rahad in North Kordofan.{{cite web | url=https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/world/news/sudanese-army-reports-advancements-in-fight-against-paramilitary-forces-280369 | title=Sudanese army reports advancements in fight against paramilitary forces }} It also retook the Ministry of Animal Resources, the Tax Tower, the Malaysian Tower, and the Medical Supply Department headquarters near central Khartoum.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article297547/ |title=Sudanese army gains more ground in Khartoum, seizing key sites |date=17 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The Sudanese government extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad until 16 May to allow humanitarian aid to reach Darfur.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297543/ |title=Sudan extends aid corridor to Chad for three months |date=17 February 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
=18 February=
The SAF retook the Kober Bridge connecting Khartoum with Khartoum Bahri, as well as large parts of El Sajana and El Hilla El Jadeeda in southeastern Khartoum.{{cite web |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/emergency-lawyers-sudan-army-executing-more-people-in-khartoum |title=Emergency Lawyers: Sudan army executing more people in Khartoum |date=19 February 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga |access-date=19 February 2025 |archive-date=19 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219110528/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/emergency-lawyers-sudan-army-executing-more-people-in-khartoum |url-status=live }}
The RSF announced plans to form a parallel government in exile, the Government of Peace and Unity, in Nairobi, Kenya.{{cite web | url=https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2025/02/sudans-militia-backed-factions-agree-to-form-parallel-govts/ | title=Sudan's militia backed factions agree to form parallel govts | date=18 February 2025 | access-date=18 February 2025 | archive-date=18 February 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218093221/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2025/02/sudans-militia-backed-factions-agree-to-form-parallel-govts/ | url-status=live }}
More than 200 people were killed following three days of RSF attacks in the El Geteina area of White Nile State.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/18/sudan-paramilitaries-kill-hundreds-in-white-nile-villages-ngo |title=Sudan paramilitaries kill hundreds in White Nile villages: NGO |date=18 February 2025 |publisher=Al Jazeera}}
An RSF assault on the Zamzam camp forced thousands to flee to Tawila.{{Cite web |title=In Sudan, violence, hunger and death haunt displaced families at every turn |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/2/18/sudan-violence-hunger |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}
=19 February=
Six people were killed by RSF shelling in Omdurman.{{cite web |title=Sudan's RSF shelling kills family, including four children, in Omdurman |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297660/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=19 February 2025 |access-date=20 February 2025}}
The SAF claimed to have retaken the El Hurriya Bridge in central Khartoum, as well as Sidra in North Kordofan.
The United Nations confirmed a state of famine in the Zamzam, Abu Shouk and Al Salam IDP camps in North Darfur, as well as in two locations in the Western Nuba Mountains.{{cite web |title=UN confirms famine in 5 areas of Sudan, warns of catastrophic hunger |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297671/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=20 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025}}
=20 February=
Ten people were killed in an airstrike in El Khazan Jadeed, East Darfur.{{cite web |title=Airstrikes in Darfur, RSF shells El Fasher, army advances in central Sudan |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/airstrikes-in-darfur-rsf-shells-el-fasher-army-advances-in-central-sudan |website=Radio Dabanga |date=21 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221102046/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/airstrikes-in-darfur-rsf-shells-el-fasher-army-advances-in-central-sudan |url-status=live }}
The Sudanese government recalled its ambassador to Kenya over the latter's hosting of meetings by the RSF and allied groups.{{cite web |title=Sudan recalls Kenya envoy, accuses Ruto of undermining ties |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297696/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=20 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025}} It also imposed a ban on the Saudi-owned Asharq News news channel, which was lifted on 24 March.{{cite web |title=Sudan lifts ban on Al-Sharq news channel, urges accurate reporting|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299010/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=24 March 2025 |access-date=26 March 2025}}
=22 February=
The SAF and the Sudan Shield Forces claimed to have forced the RSF to retreat from the Soba neighbourhood of eastern Khartoum and retook the Al-Lulua and Al-Samra neighbourhoods southeast of the Soba Bridge connecting Khartoum’s southern and eastern neighbourhoods with the rural areas of East Nile, adding that the 17 RSF militants were killed while nine vehicles were destroyed or captured.{{cite web |title=Sudanese army and allies advance in Khartoum, claim gains against RSF |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297770/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=22 February 2025 |access-date=23 February 2025}}
=23 February=
The RSF, the SPLM-N (al-Hilu) and allied groups signed a charter to establish the Government of Peace and Unity following a meeting in Nairobi.{{cite web |title=Sudan's RSF, allies sign charter for rival government |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250223-sudan-s-rsf-allies-sign-charter-for-rival-government-sources |website=France 24 |date=23 February 2025 |access-date=23 February 2025}}{{cite web |title=Surprise rebel alliance could give Sudan's beleaguered RSF a boost |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250224-surprise-rebel-alliance-could-give-sudan-s-beleaguered-rsf-a-boost |website=France 24 |date=24 February 2025 |access-date=24 February 2025}}
The SAF’s Sayyad Force lifted the two-year siege of El Obeid.{{cite web |title=Sudanese army ends RSF's two-year siege of El Obeid |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297800/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=23 February 2025}} The SAF also recaptured El Geteina.{{cite web |title=Sudanese army retakes key city of Al-Qutayna in White Nile state |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297827/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=23 February 2025}}
=24 February=
The SAF claimed to have taken the eastern part of the Soba Bridge.{{cite web |title=Sudanese army claims partial control of key Khartoum bridge |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297835/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=24 February 2025}}
The SAF said that it had partially broken the siege of Dalang and captured the Al-Karkal, Koli, and Kiqa regions north of Kadugli and Hajar Al-Jawad and Karkariya to the south.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article297869/|title=Sudanese army breaks part of SPLM-N siege on Dilling in South Kordofan|date=24 February 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The RSF claimed to have shot down an Ilyushin fighter jet over Nyala, killing its crew.{{cite web |url=https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/2/541119/World/Officers-killed-in-Sudan-plane-crash-Military-sour.aspx |title=Officers killed in Sudan plane crash: Military source |date=25 February 2025 |publisher=al-Ahram}} The pilot was later identified as Major General Abulgasem Ali.{{Cite web |title=Antonov crash in northern Omdurman kills at least 19 people |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/antonov-crash-in-northern-omdurman-kills-at-least-19-people |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=Radio Dabanga |date=27 February 2025 |language=en}}
The National Umma Party removed Fadlallah Burma Nasir as its acting leader following his cosigning of the Government of Peace and Unity agreement with the RSF.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article297885/ |title=Sudan's Umma Party sacks acting leader over pact with RSF-aligned groups |date=25 February 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}} In response, Nasir ordered the dissolution of the party's Presidential Institution.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article297908/ |title=Rift widens in Sudan's Umma Party as acting leader rejects ouster, dissolves key body |date=26 February 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
=25 February=
An SAF Antonov An-26 transport aircraft crashed into a residential area of Karari, Omdurman, during takeoff from Wadi Seidna Air Base, killing at least 46 people including Major-General Bahr Ahmed, a senior commander in Khartoum.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-26 |title=Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46 |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/several-feared-killed-as-sudan-army-plane-crashes-near-capital-khartoum |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=26 February 2025 |title=Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46 |url=https://apnews.com/article/sudan-war-miliary-rsf-4311a36df4d48680770253a8bf13dcff |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=AP News |language=en}}
The SAF recaptured Al-Khiwai, advancing closer to relieve the siege of El-Khiwai.{{cite web |title=Africa File, February 27, 2025: SAF Advances West Toward Darfur; M23 and DRC Reset as International Pressure Grows on Rwanda; ISSP Poses Clear Transnational Threat; al Shabaab Central Somalia Offensive |url=https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/africa-file-february-27-2025-saf-advances-west-toward-darfur-m23-and-drc-reset |website=Institute for the Study of War |language=en}}
=26 February=
Food aid was halted due to continued attacks on the Zamzam camp.{{cite web |title=Sudan fighting halts food aid in famine-hit Zamzam camp, WFP warns of starvation |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297932/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=26 February 2025}}
Russia called on the UN to support the Sudanese government's peace efforts and warned against the parallel RSF government that could halt efforts to support stability in Sudan.{{cite web |title=Russia calls for UN support of Sudan government's peace efforts, warns against "parallel steps" |url=https://sudantribune.com/article297956/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=27 February 2025}}
=28 February=
The RSF launched a drone strike on the Merowe Power Station, leading to a power outage in the city.{{cite web |title=RSF drone attacks cause power outage in Sudan's Merowe |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298018/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=1 March 2025}}
The JDF claimed to have intercepted an RSF supply shipment in North Darfur and "neutralized" foreign mercenaries, demanding apologies from Colombia. The claims were denied by the RSF.{{cite web |title=Sudan army ally 'intercepts RSF supply shipment' |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2592000/middle-east |website=Arab News |language=en |date=1 March 2025}}
March
=1 March=
The SAF claimed to have dismantled a cell based in the Marabi’ al-Sharif area of Soba Sharq, east of Khartoum, that counterfeited currency for the RSF and included foreign nationals.{{cite web |title=Sudanese army dismantles counterfeit currency cell linked to RSF |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298052/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=1 March 2025}}
=2 March=
The SAF retook Station 13 and parts of the El Nasr and El Huda neighbourhoods in Khartoum.{{cite web |title=Sudanese Armed Forces 'take eastern bank of El Manshiya Bridge' – what next? |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudanese-armed-forces-take-eastern-bank-of-el-manshiya-bridge-what-next |website=Radio Dabanga |date=1 March 2025}}
=3 March=
The SAF reached the eastern edge of the al-Manshia bridge in East Nile, Khartoum and retook the headquarters of the East Nile Central Reserve Forces.{{cite web |title=Sudanese army tightens grip on East Khartoum, eyes key bridges |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298095/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=3 March 2025}}
Seven people were killed in an SAF airstrike on Umm Kuraydim, north of El Obeid.{{cite web |title=Seven civilians die as SAF and RSF clash in North Kordofan |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/seven-civilians-die-as-saf-and-rsf-clash-in-north-kordofan |website=Radio Dabanga |date=3 March 2025}}
=4 March=
More than 80 people were killed or injured by RSF shelling on Abu Shouk IDP camp.{{cite web |title=Dozens killed, injured as shelling hits North Darfur camp |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298134/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=4 March 2025}}
=5 March=
The SAF retook El Dali and El Mazmum, the RSF’s last strongholds in Sennar State, as well as Al-Jabalain in White Nile state.{{cite web |title=Sudan army gains ground in Sennar, Blue Nile, White Nile states |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298155/ |website=Sudan Tribune |date=5 March 2025}}
=6 March=
Sudan filed a case in the International Court of Justice against the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of complicity in genocide by providing weapons to the RSF.{{cite web |title=Sudan launches case against United Arab Emirates at World Court |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/07/middleeast/sudan-uae-icj-intl-latam/index.html |website=CNN |date=7 March 2025}}
Canada imposed sanctions on al-Burhan and Hemedti, citing in part "an unwillingness on the part of the leaders to negotiate an end to the war".{{cite web |title=Canada slaps tighter sanctions on El Burhan, Hemedti for 'unwillingness to negotiate end to Sudan war' |url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/candada-slaps-tighter-sanctions-on-el-burhan-hemedti-for-unwillingness-to-negotiate-end-to-sudan-war |website=Radio Dabanga |date=6 March 2025}}
= 7 March =
A detention centre operated by the RSF near Khartoum was discovered, revealing evidence of torture and a nearby mass grave containing over 500 unmarked graves.{{Cite news |last=Townsend |first=Mark |date=2025-03-07 |title=Evidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside Khartoum |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/mar/07/evidence-of-torture-found-as-detention-centre-and-mass-grave-discovered-outside-khartoum-sudan-rsf |access-date=2025-03-08 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}{{Cite news |last=Townsend |first=Mark |date=2025-03-07 |title='Here you will die': detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/mar/07/here-you-will-die-detainees-speak-of-executions-starvation-and-beatings-at-hands-of-sudans-rapid-support-forces |access-date=2025-03-11 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}
= 9 March =
Seven people were killed in an RSF attack on Al Khiwai, West Kordofan,{{Cite news |date=2025-03-09 |title=At least seven killed in RSF attack on Al Khiwai, West Kordofan |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298366/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |work=Sudan Tribune |language=en}} while two others were killed in RSF drone strikes in Al-Malha, North Darfur.{{Cite news |date=2025-03-09 |title=Drone attack kills two, injures four in North Darfur's Al-Maliha |url=https://sudantribune.com/article298358/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |work=Sudan Tribune |language=en}}
= 10 March =
The SAF claimed to have destroyed 47 vehicles and 100 drones belonging to the RSF in El Fasher over the course of 10 days. They also claimed that local forces killed 15 fighters and that they recaptured the whole Al-Salam neighborhood and the Lafat Taqro buildings in the south of the city.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298412/|title=Sudan army says it destroyed dozens of RSF vehicles, drones in El Fasher|date=10 March 2025|access-date=12 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 12 March =
10 people were killed by RSF shelling in El Fasher,{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298490/ |title=Darfur violence escalates: at least 10 killed in artillery strike, villages attacked |date=12 March 2025|access-date=13 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}} while two children were killed and eight more were injured by RSF shelling in El Obeid.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298494/|title=Two children killed, eight injured in RSF shelling of El Obeid|date=12 March 2025|access-date=15 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 13 March =
=14 March =
The Sudanese government ordered a ban on imports from Kenya, citing national security concerns amid criticism over the latter's hosting of the RSF.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg815277g5o |title=Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted civil war rivals |date=14 March 2025|access-date=14 March 2025 |publisher=BBC}}
The SAF claimed to have shot down a drone squadron targeting Atbara.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298599/ |title=RSF shelling kills civilians in El Obeid; army downs drones in Atbara |date=14 March 2025 |access-date=15 March 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}} Eight civilians were killed in RSF raids on eastern Khartoum.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298602/|title=Rights group accuses RSF of killing eight civilians in Khartoum|date=14 March 2025|access-date=16 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribne}}
= 15 March =
Hemedti vowed to carry out new offensives on March 17, the anniversary of the RSF's founding, claiming the RSF had undergone several changes and had made alliances with other groups such as the SPLM-N. He threatened to invade Port Sudan and attack Atbara, Shendi, Merowe, Al Dabbah, and Dongola. He also said that countries supporting the SAF would "pay the price".{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298628/|title=RSF commander vows to continue fight, threatens new offensives|date=15 March 2025|access-date=16 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The bodies of 11 people suspected to have been killed by the RSF were recovered from a well in the Fayhaa neighborhood of Khartoum.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/sudan-war-mass-grave-well-khartoum-ebb152edb8c780d6480e3f4d7e34fdd7 |title=Sudanese police accuse RSF paramilitaries after 11 bodies found at bottom of a well in Khartoum |date=17 March 2025|access-date=17 March 2025|publisher=AP News}}
= 16 March =
Government buildings used by the RSF in Ed Daein and Nyala were destroyed by missiles.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298661/|title=Missile strikes hit government buildings in Sudan's El Daein and Nyala|date=16 March 2025|access-date=18 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}} The SAF also claimed to have taken control of the Family Club, Khartoum 3, and part of Khartoum 2 and cut off the last RSF supply route to the Presidential Palace.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298671/|title=Army advances in central Khartoum, tightening siege on RSF|date=16 March 2025|access-date=18 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
Four people were killed and 30 people were injured including 18 children from RSF shelling in Karari, Omdurman.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298669/|title=Shelling in Omdurman kills four, wounds dozens, mostly children – officials|date=16 March 2025|access-date=18 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The SAF said that its Armoured Corps had linked up with SAF forces at the General Command headquarters in Khartoum after clearing the People’s Teaching Hospital from the RSF.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298711/ |title=Armoured Corps Links with Sudanese forces in HQ, squeezing RSF in Khartoum |date=17 March 2025|access-date=20 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 17 March =
The United Nations said the RSF detained more than 60 peacekeepers, abducted eight civilian staff, and seized eight vehicles and 280,000 litres of fuel from a United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) logistics convoy heading from a refueling mission in Kadugli.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/unsc-condemns-rsf-for-abducting-un-staff-and-looting-convoy-in-sudan |title=UNSC condemns RSF for abducting UN staff and looting convoy in Sudan |date=18 March 2025|access-date=20 March 2025|publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
= 19 March =
The Sudanese government suspended development projects funded by Arab and international lenders, including the World Bank and African Development Bank, citing in part concerns over addressing arrears and resuming funding flows due to the ongoing conflict.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298795/ |title=Sudan halts foreign-funded projects amid debt crisis, conflict |date=19 March 2025|access-date=20 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
The SAF claimed to have killed an RSF commander and 15 other fighters in an airstrike in El Fasher.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-within-500-meters-of-republican-palace-battles-in-north-darfur-and-north-kordofan |title=Sudan army within 500m of Republican Palace, battles in North Darfur and North Kordofan |date=20 March 2025|access-date=21 March 2025|publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
= 20 March =
The RSF claimed to have taken Al-Malha, which the JDF denied, adding that eight senior RSF officers, including field commander Colonel Ayoub Ahimer, had been killed.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298824/ |title=Joint Forces say they repelled RSF attack on Al-Maliha, North Darfur |date=20 March 2025|access-date=21 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 21 March =
The SAF retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the RSF.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmj0x8jr3wo |title=Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war |date=21 March 2025|access-date=21 March 2025|publisher=BBC}}{{Cite news |last1=Walsh |first1=Declan |last2=Prickett |first2=Ivor |date=2025-03-21 |title=Sudan's Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/world/africa/sudan-civil-war-khartoum-battle.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} An RSF drone strike on the palace that same day killed six journalists including two military reporters and four members of a Sudan TV crew.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298917/ |title=Sudan state TV crew, military reporters killed in drone attack near presidential palace |date=21 March 2025|access-date=22 March 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 22 March =
The SAF retook the Corinthia Hotel and the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan and the General Intelligence Service in Khartoum from the RSF.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/sudan-military-rsf-war-khartoum-c41e1d829ea2560c9ff8eb43daac85da |title=Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace |date=22 March 2025|access-date=22 March 2025 |publisher=AP News}} It also retook Tuti Island, situated at the confluence of the Blue Nile and the White Nile, after advancing through the Tuti Bridge.{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250323-paramilitary-shelling-kills-3-in-omdurman-after-sudan-army-gains-medic |title=Paramilitary shelling kills 3 in Omdurman after Sudan army gains: medic |date=23 March 2025|access-date=23 March 2025 |publisher=France 24}}
Forty-eight people were killed in ethnically-motivated attacks by the RSF in Al-Malha.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298942/ |title=Dozens killed in North Darfur amid accusations of RSF ethnic attacks |date=22 March 2025|access-date=23 March 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 23 March =
Eleven people were killed in an RSF drone strike on the Radwan Mosque in Hilat Kuko in East Nile area of Khartoum. Eight people were killed by RSF shelling in El Fasher,{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-army-bombs-rsf-positions-deadly-mosque-drone-attack-kills-11 |title=Sudan army bombs RSF positions, deadly mosque drone attack kills 11 |date=25 March 2025 |access-date=26 March 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}} while three others were killed by RSF shelling in Omdurman.
Eighteen people were killed following three days of RSF attacks on villages in Gezira State northwest of Wad Madani.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article298967/ |title=RSF attacks kill at least 18 in Sudan's Al-Jazira state: Activists |date=23 March 2025 |access-date=24 March 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 24 March =
The RSF launched a series of attacks in eastern Khartoum, killing at least five people and injuring dozens.{{Cite web |title=At least five killed in RSF shelling in Sudan's Khartoum: Lawyers' group |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/24/at-least-five-killed-in-rsf-shelling-in-sudans-khartoum-lawyers-group |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}} At the same time, the group retreated from the Salama, Azhari, Ad Hussein, Mayo, Gereif West, Burri, Sahafat and Kalakla neighbourhoods of Khartoum and were seen moving south towards Jebel Aulia.{{Cite web |title=RSF reportedly retreating from Khartoum neighbourhoods amid army advances |url=https://sudantribune.com/article299057/ |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=Sudan Tribune |date=26 March 2025 |language=en}}
The Darfur Initiative for Justice and Peace said that hundreds of civilians were killed in an SAF airstrike on the Tur'rah market near El Fasher.{{Cite web |title=Sudan army accused of killing hundreds in airstrike on Darfur market |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgz5kxy8d2o |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=BBC |language=en}}
= 26 March =
The SAF retook Khartoum International Airport and the Manshiya Bridge over the Blue Nile in Khartoum. It also retook the Tiba al-Hassanab camp in Jabal Aulia, which is described as the RSF's last stronghold in Khartoum and its main base in central Sudan.{{Cite web |title=Sudanese army retakes Khartoum airport from rebels |url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20250326-sudanese-army-retakes-khartoum-airport-from-rebels |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=RFI|date=26 March 2025 |language=en}}
Al-Burhan visited the presidential palace in Khartoum and announced the liberation of the city, proclaiming that "Khartoum is free".{{Cite web |title='Khartoum is free' says Sudan Army chief al-Burhan after airport captured |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/26/sudan-armed-forces-retakes-khartoum-airport-from-rsf|access-date=2025-03-26 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}
= 27 March =
The SAF reportedly cleared the last pockets of RSF control south of Khartoum and captured Jabal Awliya. They also claimed to have neutralized 23 RSF personnel and captured an artillery piece.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299144/|title=Sudanese army claims clearing RSF pockets from Khartoum district|date=27 March 2025|access-date=28 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
A swarm of drones attacked the city of Ad-Damazin in Blue Nile State, with some explosions and smoke being reported. The SAF claimed to have shot down five drones over the armored corps base, 4th infantry division headquarters, and the city's airport.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299147/|title=Drones attack Sudan's Blue Nile state capital for first time in war|date=27 March 2025|access-date=28 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 29 March =
The SAF retook the Souq Libya market west of Omdurman.{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250329-sudan-army-says-retakes-khartoum-area-market-from-paramilitaries |title=Sudan army says retakes Khartoum-area market from paramilitaries |date=29 March 2025|access-date=29 March 2025|publisher=France 24}}
= 30 March =
The SAF and allied fighters repelled an RSF assault on El Fasher and attacked a supply convoy, destroying 16 vehicles and killing dozens of RSF fighters. Nine civilians were killed and 17 more were injured in RSF shelling.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299228/|title=Nine civilians killed in Sudan's El Fasher shelling, army says attack repelled|date=30 March 2025|access-date=31 March 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 31 March =
Seven people were killed by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk camp.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/renewed-deadly-rsf-shelling-strikes-north-darfur-camp |title=Renewed deadly RSF shelling strikes North Darfur camp |date=2 April 2025 |access-date=3 April 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
The RSF claimed to have taken Khor El Dalaib in South Kordofan following clashes that left 12 civilians dead. It also claimed to have killed 70 fighters of the Islamic Movement, and destroyed or captured 13 vehicles.
April
= 2 April =
Two people were killed by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk camp.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/sudan-displacement-famine-elfasher-military-rapid-support-forces-un-38b47acc8fd199f7d5873423bfb441d3 |title=2 killed as Sudan's paramilitary intensifies attacks on displacement camp in North Darfur |date=2 April 2025 |access-date=2 April 2025 |publisher=AP News}}
At least 96 people were killed following four days of attacks on the RSF on Al-Jumu’iya, south of Omdurman.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299298/ |title=RSF attacks kill 96 south of Sudan's Omdurman, triggering displacement |date=2 April 2025 |access-date=3 April 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 3 April =
The RSF claimed to have shot down an SAF Antonov aircraft over El Fasher, killing its eight crew.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/rsf-claims-to-down-sudan-air-force-plane-in-north-darfur |title=RSF claims to down Sudan Air Force plane in North Darfur |date=4 April 2025 |access-date=4 April 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
= 4 April =
More than 100 civilians were killed in clashes in Al Malha. The RSF was also accused of human rights violations after its capture, including looting, killings, and torture.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299379/|title=Over 100 civilians killed in AEl Malha clashes, RSF blamed|date=4 April 2025|access-date=7 April 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 5 April =
The Merowe power station was struck by an RSF drone, causing power outages in Omdurman and Northern State.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299398/ |title=Power outages hit Sudan areas after drone attack on Merowe Dam |date=6 April 2025 |access-date=7 April 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 6 April =
At least 15 civilians were killed in clashes between the SAF and the RSF in Ombadda.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299431/ |title=Renewed Omdurman clashes leave civilians dead; RSF accused of abuses |date=6 April 2025 |access-date=7 April 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
Four people were killed in an RSF drone attack on Al Dabbah, Northern State.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299455/ |title=RSF drone attack destroys fuel depot at Dongola airport in Northern Sudan |date=8 April 2025 |access-date=8 April 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 7 April =
The RSF launched a drone attack on Dongola Airport, destroying a fuel storage facility.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/rsf-drone-attack-hits-airport-fuel-depot-in-sudans-northern-state |title=RSF drone attack hits airport fuel depot in Sudan's Northern State |date=8 April 2025 |access-date=8 April 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
Three people were killed by RSF shelling on Abu Shouk IDP camp.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299461/ |title=Shelling kills three at Darfur IDP camp; RSF assault on El Fasher feared |date=8 April 2025 |access-date=8 April 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}} Several others were killed in an joint RSF and SPLM-N (al-Hilu) attack in Rashad, South Kordofan.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/dozen-dead-in-rsf-splm-attacks-in-kordofan |title=Dozen dead in RSF-SPLM attacks in Kordofan |date=10 April 2025 |access-date=10 April 2025 |publisher=Radio Dabanga}}
= 8 April =
The SAF retook the Al-Nusour and Al-Konan camps as well as the Fatasha, Al-Hilla Al-Jadida, and Iskan Al-Safwa areas of Omdurman from the RSF.{{cite web |url=https://sudantribune.com/article299492/ |title=Sudan army advances in Omdurman's Ombada, captures camps from RSF |date=8 April 2025 |access-date=9 April 2025 |publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 9 April =
RSF drone and artillery attacks in El Obeid and Al Dabbah killed 13 people.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299513/|title=RSF attacks kill at least 13 civilians in Sudan's El-Obeid, Al-Dabbah|date=9 April 2025|access-date=10 April 2025|publisher=Sudan Tribune}}
= 10 April =
The International Court of Justice began hearing Sudan's genocide case against the UAE.{{cite web |title=World Court begins hearing Sudan's case accusing United Arab Emirates of 'complicity in genocide' |url=https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/04/1162066 |website=UN News |date=10 April 2025}}
At least 15 civilians were killed by RSF shelling on the Abu Shouk camp. The RSF also claimed to have taken Umm Keddada.{{cite web|url=https://thedefensepost.com/2025/04/11/killed-darfur-camp-intensifies/|title=15 Killed in Darfur Camp as Battle for Last Army-Held City Intensifies|date=11 April 2025|work=The Defense Post}}
= 11 April =
At least 32 civilians were killed in RSF shelling and drone attacks on El Fasher.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299611/ |title=RSF attack kills 32 civilians in Sudan's El Fasher, army says |date=11 April 2025|work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 12 April =
An RSF attack on Zamzam Refugee Camp killed or injured hundreds, most of them women and children.{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/hundreds-feared-killed-sudan-rsf-launches-attack-famine-stricken-camp-2025-04-12/ |title=Hundreds feared killed in Sudan as RSF launches attack on famine-stricken camp|date=12 April 2025|work=Reuters}}
= 13 April =
The RSF claimed to have taken Zamzam Refugee Camp.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299682/ |title=RSF seizes Zamzam camp, displacing thousands; hundreds reported dead |date=13 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 14 April =
The RSF launched a drone attack on Atbara, hitting a fuel depot and a power generation station and causing blackouts.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299725/ |title=RSF drone attacks cause blackout in north Sudan's Atbara |date=14 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 15 April =
Hemedti officially announced the establishment of the Government of Peace and Unity.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/sudan-military-rsf-civil-war-darfur-a25fe0ef9a3769ecab1838286ab0b38b |title=Sudanese paramilitary group says its forming a rival government |date=16 April 2025|work=AP News}}
An evening curfew was declared in El Fasher in response to RSF attacks.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299721/ |title=North Darfur imposes curfew in El Fasher after mass casualties in RSF attack on Zamzam camp |date=14 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 16 April =
At least 57 people were killed by RSF shelling in El Fasher.{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250417-clashes-in-sudan-s-besieged-darfur-city-kill-57 |title=57 killed in Sudan's Darfur as trapped civilians fear bloodbath |date=17 April 2025 |work=France 24}}
= 19 April =
The RSF was accused of killing multiple civilians in an attack on the village of Broush in North Darfur.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article299928/ |title=RSF accused of deadly attack on North Darfur village, civilian casualties reported |date=19 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 20 April =
At least 30 people were killed during RSF attacks in El Fasher.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/sudan-war-military-rsf-darfur-e3b3c58966ff9ac2693764140eec85df |title=Sudan's paramilitaries kill more than 30 in a new attack on a Darfur city, activists say |date=22 April 2025 |work=AP News}}
= 22 April =
At least 55 people were killed following two days of RSF shelling in El Fasher.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article300024/ |title=Sudan army says RSF shelling killed 55 civilians in two days in El Fasher |date=22 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 23 April =
A faction of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) led by Mohamed Bashara Yahya announced its allegiance to the SAF.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article300066/ |title=JEM faction sides with Sudan army, plans to break El Fasher siege |date=24 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 24 April =
At least 74 people were killed in an RSF attack on the village of Al-Zafa in West Kordofan.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article300097/ |title=Sudan's RSF kills at least 74 in West Kordofan village attack, doctors say |date=24 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 25 April =
At least 11 people were killed in an RSF drone strike in Atbara that hit a displaced persons camp and energy facilities.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article300127/ |title=RSF drone strike kills 11, hits power facility in north Sudan |date=25 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
RSF shelling from Salha in Omdurman hit the SAF's general headquarters in Khartoum.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article300124/ |title=Sudan's RSF shells army command in Khartoum |date=25 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
= 27 April =
The RSF was accused of killing 31 people execution-style in Salha, Omdurman.{{cite web|url=https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/outcry-as-rsf-accused-of-executing-31-civilians-in-omdurman |title=Outcry as RSF accused of executing 31 civilians in Omdurman |date=28 April 2025 |work=Radio Dabanga}}
An RSF-allied militia abducted 40 aid workers and about 50 civilians who were evacuating the Zamzam camp.{{cite web|url=https://sudantribune.com/article300194/ |title=Sudan camp spokesman says RSF allies arrested 40 aid workers in Darfur |date=27 April 2025 |work=Sudan Tribune}}
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