RSF Defectors Surrender to Sudanese Army Outside Omdurman
A group of fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) defected and surrendered to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) west of Omdurman on August 19, 2026. The surrender occurred during a period of increased pressure on RSF positions around the capital region. Images from the scene showed former RSF members celebrating their transition to SAF control. This development suggests potential cracks in RSF morale as the conflict enters a more attritional phase near Khartoum.
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Daily Record News