Khartoum, Sudan, witnessed renewed intense clashes on Thursday as the Sudanese army launched a major offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking the first significant military action in months. The fighting, which began at dawn, involved heavy artillery shelling and airstrikes, raising fears of further civilian casualties. The conflict has already displaced millions and caused a humanitarian crisis, with the UN declaring famine in a refugee camp in Darfur. International concern is growing, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressing alarm about the escalating violence and its potential regional consequences.