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Sudanese army confirms pullout from Wad Madani

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This picture released on the Sudanese Army's Facebook page on May 30, 2023, shows army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan cheering with soldiers as he visits some of their positions in Khartoum.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Tuesday confirmed that its forces have withdrawn from Wad Madani, the country's second-largest city, after it was reportedly captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

"An investigation is underway into the reasons and circumstances that led to the withdrawal," the office of the SAF's spokesman said in a statement, adding that the results will be submitted to authorities once the investigation is completed.

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