Unit of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Surrenders to Army in Sinjah
A unit of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan surrendered to the army in Sinjah, raising concerns about weapon smuggling into South Sudan. The RSF had previously been stationed near the border, and the unit’s return followed a series of military advances by the Sudanese army in the region. Despite this recent surrender, other RSF units remain active in various border areas.
A unit of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), stationed near the South Sudan border in Al-Muzmum, surrendered to the Sudanese army in Sinjah on February 15, 2025. Military sources reported that this group, comprising 100 soldiers, had previously crossed into South Sudan before ultimately returning through the Joda border crossing to submit to the army in Senga.
Local authorities have expressed concerns regarding the presence of RSF personnel in the border region, particularly regarding the potential for weapons smuggling into South Sudan, which could further destabilize the area. Reports have indicated that some members of the surrendered unit engaged in selling their weapons to locals for monetary compensation.
Following the army’s recapture of the urban centers in Sennar state last November, the RSF withdrew from Senga to Al-Muzmum, located in the southern part of the state adjacent to the South Sudan border. The Sudanese army’s operations included regaining control over the Jebel Moya region west of Senga.
Despite the surrender, the RSF remains active in Al-Muzmum, with over 30 military vehicles still reported in the area. Additionally, ongoing conflicts have been noted in regions within southern White Nile State involving RSF forces based in Al-Muzmum. In a previous instance in December, a separate RSF contingent loyal to Hamula al-Bishi had also surrendered to the army in the Al-Buzi region of Al-Muzmum.
Other RSF factions continue to operate in regions south of Blue Nile State and various areas adjacent to the borders of Sinnar and Blue Nile states, according to regional reports. This ongoing military situation underscores the complexities facing the Sudanese military and the RSF amidst regional conflicts.
The surrender of the RSF unit in Sinjah signifies a strategic shift for the Sudanese army as it seeks to regain control over volatile border areas. The concerns of local authorities regarding weapon smuggling and regional instability remain critical issues. Despite the recent surrender, RSF forces continue to hold positions in strategic regions, indicating a prolonged military engagement is likely to continue in these areas.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
