KHARTOUM, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Wednesday that it had evacuated the triangle area located at the border between Sudan, Egypt, and Libya, as part of its "defensive measures to repel aggression," according to a statement by the army's General Command.
Meanwhile, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said in a statement that its fighters had "liberated the strategic triangle area," noting that army forces had retreated southward "after suffering heavy losses".
On Tuesday, the Sudanese army accused forces loyal to Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar of direct involvement in an attack launched by the RSF on one of its positions in the area.
"The operation constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a clear infringement on Sudanese sovereignty," the SAF said in a statement.
For its part, the Libyan army firmly rejected in a statement any involvement in the ongoing conflict in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, emphasizing that it was committed to securing and stabilizing the borders.
It also noted that its patrols had been repeatedly attacked by Sudanese forces while carrying out missions to safeguard the Libyan side of the border.
The triangle area holds strategic importance because of its geographic position and its function as a crucial corridor for military operations and arms smuggling.
In recent months, it has emerged as a hotspot for clashes and RSF activity, drawing increased military attention amid rising accusations of foreign interference in the Sudanese conflict.
Since mid-April 2023, the SAF and the RSF have been engaged in a devastating war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions, both internally and across borders. ■
