![]() ![]() Sudan TV also completely halted its broadcasts, and a local news website reported that clashes had taken place within the headquarters of the station and that its control room "was bombed". The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority announced the closure of the country's airspace as well as that of parts of South Sudan that it also manages due to ‘security reasons.’ Telecommunications provider MTN shut down internet services across the country after orders from the Sudanese telecommunications regulator were given. ![]() SAF officials also claimed that RSF members had fled Merowe Airport with Egyptian soldiers being taken as prisoners. At around 13:30 (CAT), the SAF announced the rescue of a major general and a brigadier, the arrests of multiple RSF officers at Merowe Airport and the taking of the airport itself, while also claiming that multiple RSF leaders had deserted or surrendered to SAF. The Khartoum State Security Committee declared a public holiday in the city "in order to preserve lives of citizens and their property". Later in the day, the SAF claimed that RSF forces in White Nile, Gedaref, Kassala, Nyala, Port Sudan, Kadugli, Damazin and Kosti had surrendered and that the RSF camps of Taiba and Soba had been destroyed. Clashes erupted in Zalingei in Central Darfur. RSF forces claimed to have captured the airport, and the Signal Corps and Medical Corps headquarters in Al-Fashir. In Al-Fashir, clashes were ongoing using light and heavy weapons with RSF forces trying to capture the airport and other buildings. Darfur Ĭlashes erupted in the capital of North Darfur state, Al-Fashir, while Nyala Airport in South Darfur was shelled. It, along with EgyptAir and Qatar Airways also suspended all flights to and from Sudan. Saudia later confirmed that one of its aircraft, an Airbus, came under fire before take-off at the airport and that it had evacuated all passengers, crew and staff to the Saudi embassy. Īt Khartoum International Airport, multiple aircraft belonging to Saudia, Badr Airlines, and SkyUp Airlines among others were reported to be damaged according to Flightradar24. The RSF claimed that all roads heading south of Khartoum have been closed. Bridges and roads in Khartoum were closed and checkpoints set up. Eyewitnesses and Al Arabiya later reported that the TV station was captured by RSF forces. The channel halted a news bulletin after the presenter began reading an item about the situation in Khartoum with gunshots being heard in the background and switched the programming to music. Įlsewhere in Khartoum clashes were reported at the headquarters of the state broadcaster Sudan TV. and the Sudanese Air Force conducted airstrikes on RSF positions in Khartoum with artillery fire being heard in parts of the city. In response, the SAF announced the closure of all airports in the country. Clashes between the RSF and the SAF erupted at the Presidential Palace and at the residence of General al-Burhan, with both sides claiming control over the two sites. At 12:00 (CAT), RSF forces claimed to have captured Khartoum International Airport, Merowe Airport, El Obeid Airport as well as a base in Soba. The RSF launched attacks on multiple SAF bases across the country, including in the capital Khartoum. ![]()
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