Sudanese Army Deals Heavy Blow to Militia in Fierce Battle of Sali
The Sudanese Army announced on Tuesday that it had repelled a fresh attack launched by an alliance of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, targeting areas in the eastern part of the Blue Nile Region.
In a statement, the command of the 4th Infantry Division said its forces, alongside supporting units, had thwarted a new attempt by the terrorist militia and rebel Joseph Tuka’s forces to breach army positions in the Sali area on the eastern axis of the Blue Nile Region, inflicting heavy losses in personnel and equipment.
The statement said the army had successfully repelled the attack and foiled the enemy’s plan. The operation resulted in the seizure of 15 combat vehicles, complete with their equipment, and the destruction of five combat vehicles belonging to the attacking force.
The statement affirmed that the division’s forces would continue to discharge their national duty and decisively repel all attempts to breach their positions. It added that field operations would continue to strengthen security in the area and consolidate control over it.
The division reiterated its determination to continue fighting until the rebellion is defeated in every part of the country desecrated by the militia, and its plans to undermine security and stability and terrorize civilians and displaced people in the Blue Nile Region are thwarted.