Uganda’s embassy in Sudan has been left in ruins after months of fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Photos shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Colonel Chris Magezi, Uganda’s acting defence spokesperson, revealed the extensive damage to the embassy following the Sudanese army’s recent recapture of parts of the capital, Khartoum.
“Uganda’s embassy in Sudan after the recapture of Khartoum by government forces from the RSF a few weeks ago,” Magezi wrote, alongside images of the battered diplomatic premises.
He added that Uganda was the first African country to reclaim its embassy and diplomatic residence in Khartoum after government forces regained control. He also noted that “all other foreign diplomatic missions in the country suffered a similar fate.”
Sudan descended into chaos in April 2023 after a violent power struggle erupted between the national army and the RSF, a powerful paramilitary group. The fighting shattered hopes for a transition to civilian rule and divided the country into rival zones of control.
In March, the SAF regained significant parts of Khartoum from the RSF, but the paramilitary group continues to hold parts of Omdurman and has entrenched itself in western Sudan.
The conflict has resulted in what the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis:
- Over 150,000 deaths
- At least 12 million displaced
- More than 30 million people now in urgent need of aid
- Several regions are already facing severe famine
On May 4, the RSF launched a drone strike on a military airport in Port Sudan, marking its first assault on the eastern city. This development represents a major escalation in the two-year conflict. Until now, Port Sudan had remained one of the few relatively stable areas in the country and a refuge for thousands of displaced civilians.
The Sudanese army confirmed the strike and has since:
- Increased troop deployments around key installations
- Blocked roads leading to the presidential palace and army command
- Heightened security measures throughout the city
Port Sudan hosts critical national infrastructure, including the country’s main airport, military headquarters, and seap
