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Dongola, June 25, 2025 – (Jubraka News) – In a significant shift in Sudan’s armed conflict, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced their capture of the strategic “border triangle.” This remote desert area in the country’s northwest lies at the junction of Sudan, Egypt, and Libya. The RSF seized control following clashes that prompted the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces and their allied joint forces.
Following this development, the RSF is reportedly preparing airports in southern Libya to serve as logistical hubs for its operations inside Sudan.
Despite the military escalation, the RSF insists it will keep the border triangle crossing open for humanitarian aid, calling it a “lifeline for millions of Sudanese deprived of food and medicine.”
A strategic, resource-rich triangle
The border triangle is a region of immense strategic value, not just as a geographic corridor linking three nations, but also for its vast deposits of natural resources, including iron, copper, and uranium. Despite its harsh desert environment, the area is a vital transit route for goods and migrants and a notorious smuggling corridor between Sudan and Libya.
RSF claims control
RSF Field Commander Abdullah Haggar confirmed in an exclusive statement that his forces “imposed complete control over the triangle after fierce battles.” He added, “The area is under Sudanese sovereignty and was a legitimate target for the RSF,” asserting that its capture was part of ongoing military operations.
Haggar also noted that his forces secured the “Karnab al-Tom” road, a key route connecting the Northern State with North Darfur, describing the region as a “vital military, economic, and political artery.”
Accusations and denials
Haggar accused the joint forces and the Sudanese army of detaining civilians and migrants heading to Libya and extorting them for their release. “We have freed a large number of captives,” he stated, “and we are providing civilians with medical aid, shelter, and food.”
However, Saif al-Nasr al-Tijani, a commander in the joint forces, flatly denied these claims. “The joint forces have not detained civilians or demanded ransom,” he countered. “We protect citizens. It is the RSF that is known for its violations.”
A Hub for smuggling and organized crime
According to Haggar, the region has been a hub for arms and human trafficking for years, and he argues that RSF control will help curtail these illegal activities. Conversely, the joint forces contend that the RSF’s move into the triangle is a sign of desperation, stemming from territorial losses in Sudan’s interior and waning regional support, particularly as Chad, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan have shifted their positions.
Logistical buildup in southern Libya
Saif al-Nasr al-Tijani reports that the RSF is repurposing airports in southern Libya, such as those in Kufra and Sabha, as logistical bases. He claims they are using crossings like the border triangle and Al-Malha as strategic supply corridors for their troops.
El Fasher: The next decisive battle
The joint forces believe the next major confrontation will be for El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. “Defending El Fasher requires deploying a fully equipped force and securing its supply lines,” said al-Tijani. He warned that the RSF’s goal is to capture the city to declare their own state and establish an air bridge into Darfur.
“It would be extremely difficult for militias to push from the north or Libya towards Dongola or El Fasher,” he added, “unless there are internal security breaches, which we are working to prevent.”
Peace postponed, escalation looms
When asked about a return to negotiations, RSF Commander Haggar was dismissive. “We are past the stage of negotiation,” he said. “The RSF leadership knows the other side does not want peace; they want to prolong the war.”
Political analyst Mahar Abu al-Joukh agrees that the RSF’s capture of the triangle marks a turning point. “Their presence on the edge of the Northern State substantiates their previous threats to advance into the region,” he noted. “The RSF is no longer as keen on negotiations as it once was, making further escalation the more likely scenario.”
A border crossing of strategic importance
Control of the triangle is a strategic prize for either side. Its importance transcends geography, carrying deep political, economic, and military implications. The crossing is a nexus for supply lines and a center of influence that can alter the balance of war and peace.
A proxy war
Observers widely believe the conflict in Sudan is fuelled by regional meddling. Abu al-Joukh suggests that regional powers are funding the warring factions to serve their own shifting interests. “The rising tensions between Iran and Israel could also change the region’s calculus,” he commented, “potentially pushing for either political settlements or an escalation of conflicts in places like Sudan.”
The capture of the border triangle is the latest development in a war that expands by the day. Whether viewed as a political bargaining chip or a key piece of the RSF’s strategic ambitions, one fact remains clear: the Sudanese people, trapped in the crossfire, are the ones paying the ultimate price.
This report was prepared by the “Al-Jubraka” platform and is being published by the Sudan Media Forum and its member institutions as part of its close monitoring of the war in Sudan and its domestic and regional impact. The report highlights the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces over a border region rich in natural resources, including iron, copper, and uranium.
