Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Claim Control of Border Stronghold Tineh
Xinhua News Agency, Cairo, February 22 (Reporter Zhang Meng) Khartoum reports: The Sudanese paramilitary organization Rapid Support Forces stated on the 21st that it has "completely controlled" the border city of Tine, which borders North Darfur in western Sudan and Chad.
The city of Tine is a trade hub between Sudan and Chad, and it is also an important stronghold for the Sudanese Armed Forces in North Darfur, holding a critical strategic position.
The Sudanese Armed Forces have not yet responded to this. The Governor of the Darfur region, Minawi, posted on social media, accusing the Rapid Support Forces of targeting local residents in Tine on ethnic grounds, attempting to forcibly expel certain groups.
On April 15, 2023, armed conflict broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum, and the fighting subsequently spread to other regions. Nearly three years of armed conflict have resulted in a large number of civilian deaths. (End)
Rapid Support Forces claimed full control of the border city of Tine on February 21, 2023. Tine serves as a crucial trade hub between Sudan and Chad, and its capture is significant for military operations in the region. Local officials have accused the Rapid Support Forces of targeting residents based on ethnicity, amid ongoing armed conflict in Sudan.
- Rapid Support Forces claim control of Tine
- Tine is a key trade hub between Sudan and Chad
- Sudanese Armed Forces have not responded to the claim
- Local officials accuse Rapid Support Forces of targeting residents
- Ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in civilian casualties.