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Power struggle Why is there f ighting and what is at stake in the region?

Clashes between Sudan’s military and main paramilitary force have left hundreds dead, while control of the presidential palace and Khartoum international airport was in doubt after disputed claims from both sides, in fighting that threatens to destabilise Sudan and the region.

What’s behind the fighting?

The clashes erupted amid an apparent power struggle between the two main factions of Sudan’s military regime.

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