The Joint Forces, in conjunction with the Sudanese Armed Forces, have successfully countered an incursion by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at the El Tina border crossing, which connects Sudan and Chad. This confrontation followed the RSF's announcement that they had taken control of El Tina, a strategic location, leading to allegations of ARF targeting civilians to create a forced displacement scenario. According to the deputy spokesperson for the Joint Force, the RSF aimed at unarmed civilians to establish dominance in the area.

Mutawakkil Ali, the deputy spokesperson, reported heavy casualties inflicted on RSF troops, in addition to the destruction or capture of military logistics during the counteroffensive. He condemned the attacks on civilians, asserting that the RSF was engaged in acts of shameless aggression directed at innocent populations. The situation reflects deepening tensions between the conflicting forces in the region, with the RSF seeking to assert its control amidst ongoing power struggles in Sudan.

The exchanges of military claims between the Joint Forces and the RSF illustrate a critical stage in the broader conflict in Sudan, where local populations are frequently caught in the crossfire. The strategic implications of the control over El Tina extend beyond local skirmishes as they signify broader territorial disputes that may affect security and stability along the Sudan-Chad border, drawing attention from international observers and potentially impacting humanitarian efforts in the region.