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France joins world leaders in voicing concern over fighting in Sudan

France has joined the US and the UN in voicing "deep concern" at the outbreak of fighting in Sudan and called on warring military factions in Khartoum "to do everything to stop" the violence. At least 56 civilians and three humanitarian workers were killed as rival military camps clashed for…

Radio France Internationale

Dozens dead and hundreds injured as fighting in Sudan power struggle enters second day

Senior official said international community had failed to act on growing tensions between two sides

The Independent UK

Sudan conflict: why is there fighting and what is at stake in the region?

Power struggle between military factions erupted after faltering transition to civilian-led government

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At Saudi, Egypt's Request, Arab League to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan

The Arab League will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Sudan. The meeting will be held at the level of permanent representatives. Saudi Arabia and Egypt requested that the meeting be held, said Arab League Assistant Secretary General Hossam Zaki. Fighting in the Sudanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Almost 60 civilians dead after fighting erupts in Sudan

Fighting in Sudan has killed at least 59 civilians including three UN workers.

Evening Standard

Dozens killed as army, rivals battle for control of Sudan

The Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group are battling for control of the chaos-stricken nation for a second day

The Independent UK

Death toll in Sudan rises to 59 civilians, including three UN workers, as Sudan army gains upper hand

Sudan's army appears to have gained the upper hand in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces, pounding their bases with air strikes, according to witnesses.

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Dozens of civilians are dead as rival military factions battle for control of Sudan

Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely in the capital and other areas, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.

WEKU

Arab, Int'l Calls for Calm in Sudan

Arab and international officials called for calm and dialogue on Saturday in wake of the clashes between the military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a telephone call from his United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan death toll rises to 56 as fierce fighting rages in Khartoum

Doctors say hundreds of people also wounded as battles between army and paramilitary force stretch into second day.

Al Jazeera

At Least 56 Civilians Killed in Sudan Clashes

Fighting in the Sudanese capital raged into the early hours of Sunday after a day of deadly battles between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army that left at least 56 people dead and nearly 600 wounded. Explosions and gunfire rang out on the deserted streets of Khartoum, according…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen Completes Second Phase of Prisoner Swap

The second phase of a prisoner swap was carried out on Saturday between the Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias. Nineteen prisoners from the Arab coalition were released by the Houthis and flown to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, while some 250 Houthi detainees were flown to Sanaa airport. The coalition…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan army, paramilitary agree to UN proposal on 'humanitarian corridor'

Sudan's armed forces announced Sunday they had "agreed to a United Nations proposal to open safe passage for humanitarian cases", including the evacuation of wounded, for three hours from 1400 GMT.

France 24

Sudan's army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes in power struggle

Sudan's army appeared to gain the upper hand on Sunday in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces, pounding their bases with air strikes, said witnesses.

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Al Jazeera

Dozens killed in Sudan as army, rival forces fight for power

Fierce clashes erupt in Khartoum and other cities, dealing a new blow to hopes for Sudan’s transition to democracy.

The New Daily

Palace and airports ‘seized’ as Sudan descends into sudden chaos

Sudan's citizens have been caught in crossfire after a power struggle suddenly erupted just as the country was transitioning to democracy. A main

ABC News

How the struggle for power in Sudan created yet another military coup

Fierce clashes between Sudan's military and the country's powerful paramilitary force erupted on Saturday, but how did it come to this?

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Fighting erupts in Sudan after months of tension

Friction between the army and the RSF paramilitary group was exacerbated by Sudan’s political process, analysts say.

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Sudan's paramilitary force shares video they claim shows 'surrendered' Egyptian troops

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces shared a video on Saturday that they said showed Egyptian troops who had "surrendered" to them in Merowe, northern Sudan.

Evening Standard

Sudan: Civilians ‘killed’ after fighting breaks out between army and paramilitary forces

Residents described chaotic scenes as firing and explosions rang out in densely populated neighborhoods

Reuters

Factbox-The struggle for power in Sudan

The following outlines the struggle for power in recent years in Sudan, where clashes erupted on Saturday between the military and the country's main paramilitary force:

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Calls for Dialogue in Sudan

Saudi Arabia said Saturday that it was deeply concerned about escalation and clashes in Sudan. In a statement, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry called on those involved to choose dialogue over conflict. The United Arab Emirates also called on all parties in Sudan to exercise restraint, and work towards ending the…

Reuters

US Secretary of State Blinken calls for immediate end to violence in Sudan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he was deeply concerned about reports of escalating violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the country's main paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, and called for an immediate end to hostilities.

WEKU

Gunfire and explosions erupt across Sudan's capital as military rivals clash

Fighting erupted Saturday morning in Khartoum and continued into the night. The violence between two rival factions of Sudan's armed forces has spread to other regions, including Darfur.

Radio France Internationale

UN, US call for 'immediate' end to fighting within Sudan security forces

The head of the United Nations mission in Sudan and the United States on Saturday called for an "immediate" end to fighting between the regular army and paramilitaries. At least three civilians have been killed and a dozen injured in clashes in Khartoum and other cities.

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