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Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

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Sudanese army says it has captured Wad Madani in the country's east.

It is one of its biggest gains yet in almost two-year-long war against rebel forces.

The leader of paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces ( RSF ) acknowledged the loss in an audio message.

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

The war has claimed tens of thousands of lives since April 2023 .

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