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Sudan Military Reclaims Wad Medani from RSF Amid Ongoing Civil Conflict

Sudan's military regains control of Wad Medani from the Rapid Support Forces, significantly impacting the ongoing civil war.

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  1. Sudan army says its forces enter Wad Madani in push to retake city from RSF

    The recapture of Gezira state as a whole could mark a turning point in the war that began over disputes on the integration of the two forces, which has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.

    Sudan army says its forces enter Wad Madani in push to retake city from RSF

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  2. Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces

    The conflict has killed more than 28,000 people, forced millions to flee their homes and left some families eating grass in a desperate attempt to survive as famine hit parts of the country.

    Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces

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  3. Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow

    The conflict has killed more than 28,000 people, forced millions to flee their homes and left some families eating grass in a desperate attempt to survive as famine swept parts of the country.

    Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow

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  4. Sudan's Military Retakes Strategic City From RSF Rebels, Dealing Major Blow

    The conflict has killed more than 28,000 people, forced millions to flee their homes and left some families eating grass in a desperate attempt to survive as famine swept parts of the country.

    Sudan's Military Retakes Strategic City From RSF Rebels, Dealing Major Blow

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Updated: Jan 11th, 2025, 3:25 PM ET

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Sudan's military has recaptured Wad Medani, a strategic city, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant setback for the paramilitary group. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 28,000 deaths and widespread displacement. The U.S. has accused the RSF of genocide, prompting sanctions against its leadership. Following the recapture, celebrations erupted in the city as military forces worked to eradicate remaining RSF presence. The war continues to drive millions from their homes and cause famine in various regions of Sudan.

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