Clashes in Sudanese city of El Geneina kill 18

Reuters

05 April, 2021, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 05 April, 2021, 04:55 pm

Clashes in Sudanese city of El Geneina kill 18

The clashes between militiamen and members of the Masalit tribe began on Sunday and escalated on Monday morning throughout the city, sources said

Reuters

05 April, 2021, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 05 April, 2021, 04:55 pm

Picture: Collected

Picture: Collected

Medics said on Monday that 18 people have been killed and 54 injured in clashes in the western Sudanese city of El Geneina.

The clashes between militiamen and members of the Masalit tribe began on Sunday and escalated on Monday morning throughout the city, sources said.

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