...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...ese army retakes state broadcaster HQ in Omdurman, marking a significant advance in the 11-month civil conflict with RSF.
The RSF had occupied the headquarters since the conflict began, but soldiers now celebrate outside. The conflict has displaced eight million, raising hunger concerns. Army hails it as a "major victory".
However,
a hangover is the wrath of grapes...
despite taking the building last April, the RSF had not been able to transmit from it and state television
... and if you can't believe state television who can you believe?
continued to show pro-army content, which was broadcast from elsewhere in the country.
Ever since the war broke out, the army and the RSF have battled for control of Khartoum and the nearby cities. Despite the United Nations
...where theory meets practice and practice loses...
Security Council's call for a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan, intense fighting has continued in several parts of the capital.