El-Fasher: Rebel forces say they have seized Sudan army headquarters

The fall of the base in el-Fasher is step closer towards the RSF cementing its control in the west.

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The group said in a statement on social media that it had destroyed "huge military vehicles" and seized military equipment at the army's 6th Division Headquarters.

BBC Verify has confirmed the authenticity of videos circulating on social media that show RSF fighters inside the army base.

The loss of the headquarters is a huge blow to government forces as el-Fasher is its last remaining foothold in the Darfur region, leaving the RSF effectively in control of the area. The army has yet to comment.

The RSF has surrounded el-Fasher for the last 18 months, with army positions and civilians under frequent bombardment. An estimated 300,000 people have been trapped by the fighting.