Sudanese army retakes capital Khartoum, says military chief, after nearly two years of fighting
- Sudan's army, led by de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has retaken central Khartoum, declaring it "free" of the Rapid Support Forces after nearly two years of fighting.
- The conflict has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million people, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
- Following the army's victory, RSF fighters are reportedly fleeing across the Jebel Awliya bridge, their only escape route from Khartoum, despite their announcement of "no retreat and no surrender."
- The United States has imposed sanctions on both the army and RSF, accusing them of war crimes and genocide against civilians.
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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head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken.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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