Sudan's Army Struggles to Control Growing Conflict.

The Sudanese army has been largely absent from the streets of Khartoum during the two-month conflict, leaving much of the capital under the control of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite being twice the size of the RSF. The RSF is in control of key sites in and around the three cities, including the main oil terminal, state media's headquarters, and much of the international airport. The army has relied on militias in the past, and its history of racism and slavery has hindered its effectiveness.