Violence Escalates in Sudan's Blue Nile State as Red Army and SPLA Forces Clash

In the Blue Nile state of Sudan, recent reports have emerged of civilians being attacked during a military operation involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in North (SPLM-N). According to reports, civilians were killed by artillery fire and knives, with affected areas including the main market, adjacent farmlands and other stores.

Background information shows that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were originally an auxiliary military unit operated by the Sudanese government. Its predecessor was a militia force, the Janjaweed, which was formed by the Sudanese government during the Darfur war. In August 2013, the force was reorganized into an auxiliary military organization and led by Muhammad Dagalo, also known as Hemedti. Since 2023, the RSF has been engaged in a civil war with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) over control of Sudan. In 2025, the RSF, in alliance with the SPLM-N, established a parallel government called the Government of Peace and Unity.

Behind this incident, the conflict between the RSF and SPLM-N is rooted in a clash of political and military interests. Hemedti, the leader of the RSF, has long been accused of committing various war crimes, including persecution of non-Arab ethnic groups in Darfur and the Nuba mountains.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been accused of secretly providing economic support to the RSF. The RSF has also received support from the neighboring Chadian government, which has provided large numbers of soldiers and equipment to the RSF.

However, this incident has also raised international attention, with many condemning the RSF's actions and calling for an end to violence and peaceful resolution. For Taiwan, this incident is not directly related, but it can help us understand the internal politics and military situation in Sudan, as well as the country's governance model. The incident also highlights the potential for the conflict between local forces to affect regional stability.