US EditionParamilitary RSF say they have seized Sudan's second city
- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has taken control of Nyala, Sudan's second largest city, from the army, marking a turning point in the country's six-month war. Eyewitnesses have reported looting and violence by the RSF since their capture of the city.
- The RSF, accused of atrocities in Darfur, was led by the US-sanctioned Abdulrahim Daglo in the capture of Nyala. The RSF has been deploying across the region, with battles ongoing in other state capitals.
- The fighting has resulted in more than 670,000 people being displaced, and the city of Nyala has seen destruction of hospitals and basic services. The RSF claims to have seized the army's main headquarters in Nyala.
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Sudan opposition forces say they have seized country’s second-largest city
Claim by Rapid Support Forces to have taken the trade hub of Nyala could mark a turning point in the warThe paramilitaries fighting Sudan’s army say they have seized control of Nyala, the country’s second-largest city outside the Khartoum area, in a potential turning point in the six-month war.The Rapid Support Forces said in a statement they had taken over the army’s main headquarters in the city, which is the capital of South Darfur state, and…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF claims capture of second city
CAIRO: The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that have been battling Sudan’s army for control of the country said they had seized Nyala, its second largest city, on Thursday. The seizure of the capital of South Darfur state in the west of the country could mark a turning point in Sudan’s six-month war, and comes as the two sides are due to restart negotiations in Jeddah. The army did not respond to a request for comment, and a network blackout…
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