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Sudanese army destroys major RSF gathering in Kordofan

By , based on Baj News

The Sudanese army says it destroyed the largest gathering of the Rapid Support Forces east of Kabra, in the countryside of Al-Nahud, in West Kordofan. The strike reportedly forced fighters to withdraw towards Al-Nahud and Wad Banda, while leaders reportedly fled, according to the Dar Hamr Emergency Room.

The Sudanese army destroyed the largest gathering of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) east of the Al-Kabra area, in the countryside of El Nahud, in West Kordofan, according to the Dar Hamar Emergency Room. In a statement issued on Friday, the local body said the Sudanese military air force had carried out the strike against the RSF gathering.

The strike reportedly forced RSF fighters to withdraw towards El Nahud and Wad Banda, while their leaders reportedly fled the area, according to the Dar Hamar Emergency Room. The announcement comes after the Sudanese army recaptured positions around El Obeid, in Kordofan, on 5 November.

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