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EXPLAINED: Sudan army reclaims presidential palace in major gain against rebels - The Real Truth

Smoke billows over the Sudanese capital Khartoum during fighting between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in January. © - / AFP/File

Khartoum (AFP) – Sudan's army said it recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Friday after a fierce battle.

"Our forces completely destroyed the enemy's fighters and equipment, and seized large quantities of equipment and weapons," army spokesman Nabil Abdallah said in a statement broadcast on state television.

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