Sudanese army retakes capital Khartoum, says military chief, after nearly two years of fighting
- The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday that it had recaptured Khartoum airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces , securing the facility.
- Since the conflict began in April 2023, the army and RSF have engaged in intense fighting, with the army launching a campaign this week to push RSF fighters out of central Khartoum.
- The ongoing conflict has displaced over 12 million people and resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, according to reports.
- Displaced Sudanese celebrated in Port Sudan, expressing hope to return home despite the war's devastation and ongoing violence.
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Khartoum: Now the war in Sudan takes a decisive turn
After one and a half years of brutal civil war, the Sudanese army has reclaimed the capital Khartoum. Experts now see a "window of opportunity" for mediators from Europe. But in the conflict, other powers have long since been in power. And the RSF militia is already planning its revenge.

RSF paramilitary chief admits forces withdrew from Sudan capital
The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken.

Sudan army says retakes Khartoum-area market from paramilitaries
The Sudanese army said on Saturday it had taken control of a major market in Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman, long used by its rival Rapid Support Forces as a staging ground for attacks.
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