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Sudanese army members film themselves inside the presidential palace, as the Sudanese army says they have taken control of the building, in Khartoum, Sudan, March 21, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Social Media/Reuters hide caption

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Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum

Sudan's army has taken control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, in a major turning point during the war. The palace and the capital had been occupied by the Rapid Support Force paramilitary since the start of the war, but over the last year the army have been making gradual gains.

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Sudanese army members film themselves inside the presidential palace, as the Sudanese army says they have taken control of the building, in Khartoum, Sudan, March 21, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Social Media/Reuters hide caption

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Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum

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Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum

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