The fall of the city, a gateway to western Sudan’s Darfur region, over which the RSF recently seized control, could have huge effect on the war.
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) denied the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)’s claim of seizing Babnusa, a key city in West Kordofan, asserting ongoing battles. If the RSF consolidates control, it could significantly impact access to Darfur, complicating SAF’s operations. The RSF’s recent attacks contradict a ceasefire announced by the “Quad” and follow their capture of el-Fasher in Darfur. Analysts warn that losing Babnusa would have major political and economic ramifications, potentially shifting momentum back to the RSF in the ongoing conflict.
