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Sudan unrest: How did we get here?

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.

Read our story here.

Smoke rises above buildings in Khartoum on 15 April 15, 2023, amid clashes in the city (Anadolu Agency)
Smoke rises above buildings in Khartoum on 15 April 15, 2023, amid clashes in the city (Anadolu Agency)