Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Key Facts

• Media caption, Watch as flames and dark smoke rise from the iconic Khartoum skyscraper Buildings have caught fire in Sudan's capital after heavy fighting between the army and rival forces.
• Image source, AFP Image caption, The RSF has been fighting to take control of Sudan's capital The violence in Sudan began on 15 April, triggered by a power struggle between the leaders of the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• Residents in a southern district of the city - where the army was targeting RSF bases - told AFP they heard "huge bangs" as they woke up.
• The RSF has been fighting to take control of the capital, and the military's air strikes have been aimed at weakening RSF positions.

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