Hundreds of RSF fighters defected to the Sudanese army

Hundreds of RSF fighters defected to the Sudanese army, dealing a heavy blow to the paramilitary rebel group. Al-Dabbah in the northern state witnessed the arrival of the defecting troops and their entire arsenal on Wednesday. Colonel Mohamed Saleh Younis, commander of the Sudanese border guard, officially welcomed the group and praised their decision to "return home." Key details: Defecting troops: Brigadier General Musa Ali Ahmed, known as "Musa Khamsin," left the RSF along with 318 fighters and 50 combat vehicles to join the Sudanese armed forces. Reason for defection: Khamsin cited the lack of institutional leadership within the RSF and its commitment to "national unity."

The army welcomed the defectors: Colonel Younis affirmed that "the doors of the homeland are open to all who wish to return to the ranks of the army" and called on all Sudanese to resist the influence of mercenaries. Such a large number of defections would significantly weaken the RSF, both in terms of manpower and morale. This could impair its ability to conduct military operations and control territory. Conversely, the Sudanese army would be strengthened by new recruits, which could improve its military capabilities and strategic position. Such an event could be a turning point in the conflict and shift the military balance in favor of the Sudanese army. It could also be a sign of incipient disintegration or a split within the RSF, indicating internal problems or increasing pressure. For the Sudanese army, this would be a tremendous propaganda victory, demonstrating its own strength and the weakness of its opponent. https://t.me/s/sputnik_africa?before=70990 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-review-of-the-red-cross/article/international-humanitarian-law-and-the-challenges-of-contemporary-armed-conflicts/8AACAF9B71020E28960B5DB0072637ED