### [2023-12-18](/feed/2023/12/18/index.md)

##### War in Sudan
# The RSF capture the city of Rufaa, north of Wad Madani. 




### Sources:

1. [France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231218-paramilitaries-seize-town-as-fighting-rages-in-sudan-s-second-city)

### Changes:

1. The Rapid Support Forces captures the city of Rufaa, north of Wad Madani.  _2023-12-21 14:35:48 (First version)_
1. The RSF capture the city of Rufaa, north of Wad Madani.  _(Current version)_

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