Sudanese army claims killing of over 100 paramilitary fighters in W. Sudan

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said on Sunday that more than 100 fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were killed in battles in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan.



In a statement, the SAF's 6th Infantry Division said it had "successfully repelled a fierce attack launched by the militia on the city of El Fasher early Sunday."





"Our forces bravely confronted the attackers, inflicting heavy losses in personnel and equipment, with more than 100 militia fighters killed and others wounded," it added.



According to the statement, the RSF launched the assault with infantry, combat vehicles, and two tanks, under cover of heavy weapons fire.



On Saturday, Sudan's Foreign Ministry reported that drone strikes by the RSF killed 57 civilians at a temporary shelter in El Fasher.



However, the RSF on Sunday denied responsibility for the bombing.