East Africa: Sudan Joint Force Claims Recapture of Jargeira in North Darfur From RSF

East Africa: Sudan Joint Force Claims Recapture of Jargeira in North Darfur From RSF

North Darfur -- The Joint Force of Armed Struggle Movements has announced that it carried out a successful and 'high-quality' military operation on Tuesday, in coordination with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Popular Resistance, resulting in the full recapture of the Jargeira area and its surroundings in North Darfur. In a statement, the Joint Force said the operation led to the complete liberation of Jargeira and neighbouring areas, restorin…

RSF says it seized Jargira, advances toward Chad border

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Thursday it had taken control of the Jargira area in North Darfur state following what it described as a short battle, claiming it had pushed out rival forces and was pursuing remaining pockets. In a statement dated Jan. 15, 2026, the RSF said the operation was part of efforts to “secure” the area and hunt down hostile groups. The force alleged it had expelled elements it described as Islamist-linked tr…