Sudan's military claims to have broken a two-year siege by the RSF on el-Obeid, regaining control of key areas and boosting its position in the ongoing civil war. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has led to tens of thousands of deaths and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Despite military advances, atrocities including mass rape and ethnic killings have been reported, with both sides accused of war crimes. The RSF recently signed a political charter to establish a parallel government, raising concerns about the country's future.