The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of the Heglig oilfield, a critical economic asset, cutting off a major source of revenue for the Sudanese army. This strategic loss severely hampers the central government’s ability to finance its operations and suggests the conflict is shifting towards a long-term division of the country. Analysts warn this development raises the cost of the war and complicates potential peace negotiations.
Date: December 9, 2025. Source: aljazeera.com