Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states
Rapid Support Forces strike five power stations in three states controlled by Sudanese army Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a…
The Guardian reports: Rapid Support Forces strike five power stations in three states controlled by Sudanese army Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official said.
This world story centres on Sudan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rapid Support Forces, Sudanese and Al-Jazira.
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- Sudan · Africa
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- Rapid Support Forces, Sudanese, Al-Jazira, Gedaref
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