Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared that it had seized control of Khartoum International Airport (KRT), as clashes erupted between Sudan’s paramilitary RSF and the army on Saturday.
Canceled flights at Khartoum Airport
Numerous flights departing from Khartoum Airport have been canceled, including flights operated by Flynas, flydubai, Egyptair, and Saudia, among others, according to Flightradar24.com data.
Flights en route to Khartoum have been allegedly denied landing permissions, halting air traffic at Sudan’s largest airport for an indefinite period. Flightradar24.com data shows that many to Khartoum have also been canceled, including those by Emirates, Turkish Airlines, flydubai, and Saudia, among other airlines.
Following reports of a possible coup, footage on social media emerged showing Sudan’s RSF storming Khartoum International Airport with their vehicles.
Additional footage on social media showed members of Sudan’s RSF walking through the passenger terminals of the International Airport while carrying firearms.
#Sudan 🇸🇩: photo from #Khartoum International Airport. All flights are reported to have been suspended and passengers told the leave the terminal as armed clashes are taking place nearby. pic.twitter.com/ERFRdYLyiu
— Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) April 15, 2023
The RSF is a powerful paramilitary group in Sudan that has been exhibiting signs of increasing tension with the country’s military. The RSF operates, which operates under a special law and has its own chain of command, has been accused of human rights abuses and involvement in conflicts throughout the country.
