Sudan: Army and RSF battle over key sites, with 3 UN staff dead

A power struggle between Sudan's army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the country, with 27 reported dead and nearly 200 injured.

Residents dodged gunfire in the capital, Khartoum, as rival forces battled over the presidential palace, state TV, and army headquarters.

Among the dead were three UN workers, who were shot after the two sides exchanged gunfire at a military base.

The clashes erupted after tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule.

Both the army and its opponents, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claimed they had control of the airport and other key sites in Khartoum, where fighting continued overnight. read more