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Sudan accuses RSF of strikes in Damazin

By , based on Radio Tamazuj

Map: Damazin, Sudan

Sudanese authorities accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out drone strikes on the governor’s residence and several civilian sites in Damazin, capital of Blue Nile State. Air defences reportedly intercepted the aircraft, with no casualties reported, according to Radio Tamazuj.

Sudanese authorities have accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in the war in Sudan, of carrying out drone strikes targeting the governor’s residence and several civilian sites in Blue Nile State, according to Radio Tamazuj. Governor Ahmed al-Omda Badi said on Saturday that air defences had intercepted the drones over Damazin, the state capital.

Ahmed al-Omda Badi said the strikes would not deter the authorities from continuing their fight and defending the country. He also said he wanted to retake territories controlled by the RSF. The army reported fighting in the region, while the paramilitary group had not responded to the accusations at the time of reporting.

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