Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, which has been engaged in a two-year war with Sudan's army, has been entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, says the military.

"Khartoum State is completely free of rebels", the army said in a statement published by Sudan's News Agency.

The announcement comes nearly two months after the military recaptured Khartoum city - including the presidential palace - from its rivals in a major victory.

Earlier on Tuesday, fighting had broken out between the warring groups in the city of Omdurman - which is also in Khartoum state and part of the capital region.