The Sudanese Armed Forces have assessed the current events in the country as a potential coup attempt by the rapid reaction forces, the special operations units, aiming to seize control of government power. This assessment was reported by TASS, citing an official spokesperson for the Sudanese army.
The spokesperson stated that the developments on the ground in Sudan represent a coup attempt and a bid to take power.
Earlier reports suggested that Sudan’s army had intensified its campaign against the nation’s special forces, signaling a widening scope of military activity in the capital and key regions.
The clash between the de facto Sudanese leader, military commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the head of the Emergency Response Forces, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, intensified into an open confrontation on the morning of April 15, underscoring the fragile balance within the country’s security apparatus.
On the eve of the UN secretary general’s special representative to Sudan, Volker Perthes, a three day period of armed conflict between the army and the special forces resulted in a reported death toll of 180 and approximately 1,800 injuries, according to UN sources and subsequent briefings.
Observers in Canada and the United States note that the tone and pace of events have significant implications for regional stability, humanitarian access, and international diplomatic responses. Analysts emphasize the complexity of Sudan’s power structures, where military elites hold entrenched influence over security operations, governance, and economic policy. The evolving situation has prompted calls for ceasefire discussions, humanitarian corridors, and international mediation to prevent further escalation and to protect civilian lives.
In the broader context, international partners have urged restraint and urged both sides to resume dialogue. The situation has prompted humanitarian organizations to prepare for potential displacement scenarios, with estimates varying as authorities assess the readiness of facilities and routes for aid delivery. News outlets in North America have provided ongoing coverage, highlighting the uncertain trajectory and the risk of further shocks to the region’s political climate. Attribution for the initial assessments and figures comes from multiple official statements and independent briefings, including the Sudanese military leadership and UN regional representatives. The evolving narrative underscores how fast-moving developments can reshape security planning, international responses, and public information campaigns across Africa and beyond.