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strikeAug 13, 2026

Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia

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Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.

Source: Al Jazeera Staff — Read the full report

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  • Al Jazeera StaffBy Al Jazeera Staff

    Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state. Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and allies of the paramilitary group have advanced into a strategically impo…

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