SINJA, Sudan, Nov. 23, 2024 — The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reclaimed Sinja, the capital of Sennar State, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in a military operation early Saturday, marking a significant victory in the ongoing conflict. The RSF had controlled the city since June 29.

The SAF, led by Major General Abdelbaset Abdelmoneim of the 17th Infantry Division, confirmed the operation’s success in a statement, declaring, “The Sudanese Armed Forces and other regular forces [are] within the headquarters of the 17th Infantry Division in Singa city on the road to liberating the entire homeland from the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Militia (Janjaweed).”

Sinja’s strategic importance lies in its proximity to the Blue Nile State and its role as home to the 17th Infantry Division. Its recapture undermines the RSF’s control in central Sudan, diminishing their ability to expand operations regionally.

Eyewitnesses reported that SAF troops approached Sinja from Al-Suki on Friday evening, advancing to the Al-Wadaes Bridge before launching their dawn assault. By mid-morning