Sudan war: RSF entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says

It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.

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"Khartoum State is completely free of rebels", the army said in a statement published by Sudan's News Agency.

The announcement comes nearly two months after the military recaptured Khartoum city - including the presidential palace - from its rivals in a major victory.

Earlier on Tuesday, fighting had broken out between the warring groups in the city of Omdurman - which is also in Khartoum state and part of the capital region.

The army said on Monday that it had started a "large-scale offensive" in Omdurman, according to the AFP news agency.