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Sudanese supporters of the armed popular resistance, which backs the army, in Gedaref, south-eastern Sudan. AFP
Sudanese supporters of the armed popular resistance, which backs the army, in Gedaref, south-eastern Sudan. AFP
Sudan's army aims to build on Khartoum victories but risks overextending
Analysts warn that distances and troop shortages could bog down the military in battles of attrition against the rival RSF paramilitary