RSF says captured Egyptians taken to Khartoum

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary said it has moved the group of Egyptian soliders detained when it stormed Merowe airport to Khartoum.

On Twitter, the RSF said: "We assure the families and government of Egypt that the soldiers who were present at the Merowe military base are all safe and receiving the necessary care, and they will be handed over when the appropriate opportunity arises, according to the conditions the country is going through."

On Monday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the troops were in Sudan to conduct exercises with their Sudanese counterparts and were not supporting any warring parties. Sisi has said he is in contact with the RSF to assure their safety.

The RSF released a video on Saturday claiming the Egyptians had "surrendered" to its forces.