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Sudan unrest: How did we get here?
15 April 2023 14:40 BST
For months, tensions have been rising between the military and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The situation escalated dramatically on Saturday with gunfire and explosions rocking the capital.
Fighting has been focused in strategic areas, like the Presidential Palace, military headquarters and the public broadcaster.
With both sides blaming each other for the escalation, Middle East Eye breaks down how we reached this point.