Rhino: Follow-up – The Rapid Support Forces announced in a statement Friday that they had liberated the strategic areas of Mazbad, Aruri, and Kamo in North Darfur State, following clashes they said they had fought against Sudanese Army forces and movements allied with them.

In their statement, the Rapid Support Forces reported inflicting casualties and material losses on opposing forces, as well as seizing fully equipped combat vehicles and quantities of weapons and ammunition, noting that the process of inventorying the seized items is still ongoing.

The Rapid Support Forces affirmed that they would continue their military operations in the region, stressing the need for their personnel to adhere to directives regarding maintaining security, protecting civilians, and restoring basic services, including water and medical care.

The statement reiterated the forces’ commitment to ending the war and establishing the Sudanese state on new foundations that ensure freedom, justice, and equality.