Sudanese army retakes capital Khartoum, says military chief, after nearly two years of fighting
- Sudan's army has recaptured central Khartoum, declaring the capital "free" of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after nearly two years of conflict, according to Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
- The war in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 12 million people, creating a severe humanitarian crisis, according to United Nations reports.
- Civilians in Khartoum celebrated the RSF's retreat as the army secured key state institutions and the airport.
- The United States imposed sanctions on both the army and RSF leaders for war crimes, citing attacks on civilians and accusations of genocide in Darfur.
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BBC World Service - Newshour, BBC reporter sees devastation in Khartoum
The BBC has become one of the first international news organisations to reach the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, since the army recaptured it, and has found overwhelming destruction. Barbara Plett Usher reports. Also on the programme: countries around the world are preparing their responses to President Trump's expected announcement on Wednesday of sweeping tariffs, affecting trillions of dollars of US imports. Meanwhile, the Trump administration …
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head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken.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’s army claims latest major victory, taking Omdurman’s key market
Army claims control of Souq Libya, a pivotal commercial hub in Omdurman, solidifying gains in Khartoum’s twin city.The Sudanese army has said it seized control of a key market in Omdurman, Khartoum’s twin city, building on a series of recent successes in its offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The announcement on Saturday comes days after it also took control of most parts of the capital in a potentially pivotal victory in the deva…
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