Sudanese army claims capture of key city Wad Madani from rebels

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

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Footage on social media showed people celebrating in the streets as army soldiers entered the city of Wad Madani.

The leader of paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, acknowledged the loss in an audio message.

His admission was angry and rambling, attributing the defeat to the army's air superiority and use of Iranian-made drones.

But he vowed to continue fighting until victory, even if it took another 20 years.

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