The Rapid Support Forces said it has captured large parts of the town of Geisan in Sudan’s Blue Nile State [1, 2].
This development indicates an intensification of attacks in the south of the country. The movement of the paramilitary group toward the Ethiopian border suggests an effort to expand territorial control amid the ongoing civil conflict [1].
Geisan is located in a strategic position within the Blue Nile State [1, 2]. While the RSF reports significant gains within the town, the Sudanese army continues to hold the main military base in the area [1].
The RSF has been engaging in a violent struggle for power against the Sudanese army since the conflict began. By pushing into southern regions, the group seeks to secure more land and resources, a move that complicates existing ceasefire efforts and humanitarian corridors.
Local reports indicate the fighting has disrupted stability in the border region [1, 2]. The RSF said it is continuing its operations to consolidate its hold on the town [1].
The Sudanese army has not released a formal statement regarding the specific status of the town's residential areas, though its presence at the primary military installation remains confirmed [1].
“RSF says it has captured large parts of the town of Geisan”
The seizure of parts of Geisan represents a strategic shift toward Sudan's southern periphery. By operating near the Ethiopian border, the RSF may be attempting to create new logistics lines or pressure the Sudanese army on multiple fronts. The fact that the army still holds the main military base suggests a fragmented control of the town, which often leads to prolonged urban combat and increased civilian displacement.
