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Russia’s embassy in Sudan has said it is investigating reports that a cargo plane with Russian crew was shot down in Darfur, a key battle ground in the civil war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aircraft, identified as a Russian-made lyushin Il-76, was on a mission to deliver equipment and medicine to the army-held city of el-Fasher, military sources told Sudanese media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Monday, the RSF said it had downed a Russian-made plane flown by the Egyptian military that it accused of bombing civilians – though it was identified as an Antonov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egypt denies accusations that it has been providing military support to Sudan’s army during the 18-month conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vicious struggle for power between the army and RSF began in April 2023, leading to what the UN has called one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some estimates suggest up to 150,000 people have been killed since the war began last year, according to comments made in May by US special envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UN estimates it has also forced more than 10 million people – about a fifth of the population – from their homes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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