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Sudan battles intensify on 3rd day; civilian deaths reach 97

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

As explosions and gunfire thundered outside, Sudanese in the capital Khartoum and other cities huddled in their homes for a third day Monday, while the army and a powerful rival force battled in the streets for control of the country.

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  1. Dozens killed as army, rivals battle for control of Sudan

    Headline from KREM Spokane ·

  2. Newest

    Sudan battles intensify on 3rd day; civilian deaths reach 97

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

Reports & sources

82 articles, oldest first.

  1. KOB 4

    Sudan's army and rival force battle, killing at least 56 (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely in the capital and other areas, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict. A doctors’ syndicate said Sunday the death toll rose to 56, with at least 595 people wounded.

  2. Seattle Times

    Dozens killed as army, rivals battle for control of Sudan (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    The Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group are battling for control of the chaos-stricken nation for a second day.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Dozens killed in Sudan as army, rival forces fight for power (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Fierce clashes erupt in Khartoum and other cities, dealing a new blow to hopes for Sudan’s transition to democracy.

  4. Thv11

    Sudan's army and rival force battle, killing at least 27 (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have engaged in fierce fighting in the capital and elsewhere in country.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Dozens killed as army and rivals battle for control of Sudan (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    At least 56 people were killed as the Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group battled for control of the nation for a second day.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Sudan death toll rises to 56 as fierce fighting rages in Khartoum (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Doctors say hundreds of people also wounded as battles between army and paramilitary force stretch into second day.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Fighting rages in Sudan despite humanitarian pause (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Fierce fighting raged in Sudan's capital despite a pause Sunday to help those caught up in the violence, on the second day of battles that left three UN staff among more than 50 civilians killed nationwide.

  8. France 24

    Death toll mounts in Sudan as army, paramilitary fight for power (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Fighting in the Sudanese capital raged into the early hours of Sunday after a day of deadly battles between paramilitaries and the regular army that left at least 56 people dead and nearly 600 wounded.

  9. NBC 6 South Florida

    At Least 26 Killed as Sudan's Army and Rival Force Clash (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have engaged in fierce fighting in the capital and elsewhere in country.

  10. NPR

    Battles in Sudan have stretched into a second day, leaving dozens of civilians dead (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely in the capital and other areas, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.

  11. Bloomberg

    Death Toll From Sudan Fighting Rises to 56 With Hundreds Injured (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    The death toll from fighting between Sudan’s army and a rival paramilitary group rose to at least 56, with hundreds of injured civilians and soldiers filling hospitals in Khartoum as violence in the capital continued for a second day.

  12. Anchorage Daily News

    Sudan’s army and rival paramilitary force battle, killing at least 26 (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely Saturday in the capital and other areas, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.

  13. The Guardian

    Sudan fighting rages for second day despite UN-proposed ceasefire (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Violence between military factions that has left at least 56 dead in the capital spreads to other parts of country

  14. New York Post

    At least 26 killed in Sudan as violence erupts between military factions (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    At least 25 people were reportedly killed and up to 400 wounded in Sudan Saturday as violent clashes erupted between the country’s armed forces and a paramilitary group that have been battlin…

  15. The Week

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Sudan clashes leave more than 60 dead – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A battle for control between rival forces in Sudan has turned deadly and sparked international alarm. Hundreds have been wounded in the fighting between the military and a paramilitary force.

  17. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Sudan battles intensify on 3rd day; civilian deaths reach 97 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    As explosions and gunfire thundered outside, Sudanese in the capital Khartoum and other cities huddled in their homes for a third day Monday, while the army and a powerful rival force battled in the streets for control of the country.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Sudan: Death toll rises as fighting continues – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Khartoum on Monday as fighting continues between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Doctors said the death toll has continued to climb.

  19. Al Jazeera

    Nearly 100 people killed as Sudan fighting spreads (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Sudanese hunker down in their homes for a third day, as warring sides fight for control of Khartoum and other cities.

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Sudan updates: Death toll rises as fighting continues – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Khartoum on Monday as fighting continues between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Doctors said the death toll has continued to climb. Follow DW for the latest.

  21. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Death toll soars past 180 as generals battle across Sudan (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    More than 180 people have been killed and over 1,800 wounded since the fighting erupted, U.N. envoy Volker Perthes said.

  22. Voice of America

    Almost 100 Dead in Sudan Fighting Between Army and Paramilitary Forces (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Clashes are part of a power struggle between the commander of the armed forces and the head of the Rapid Support Forces

  23. CNN

    Live updates: Sudan paramilitary group and army clash in third day of fighting (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    At least 97 people have died in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, as intense combat between the country's military and a paramilitary group rages for a third day, ripping apart hopes for a peaceful transition to civilian rule.

  24. Los Angeles Times

    Civilian deaths hit 97 in Sudan as political clashes intensify on third day (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Sudan’s embattled capital awoke to a third day of heavy fighting between the army and a powerful rival force vying for control of the country.

  25. Local News 8

    Intense fighting continues for third day in Sudan as death toll nears 100 (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Jessie Yeung and CNN journalists in Sudan Residents in the Sudanese capital Khartoum woke up Monday to the sounds of artillery and bombardment by warplanes, as intense fighting continued for a third day and the death toll neared 100, with hundreds more injured.

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