The head of Sudan's army has told Sky News his troops will 'definitely' defeat an attacking paramilitary group, but he is open to negotiations.
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The head of Sudan's army has told Sky News his troops will"definitely" defeat an attacking paramilitary group, but he is open to negotiations. At least 97 people have been killed and 365 injured over the weekend in clashes between the army and Rapid Support Forces . Tensions have escalated since a power pact between the two sides crumbled and the resulting violence has seen Sudan's civilians caught in the crossfire.Who is behind the Sudan violence?
Speaking to Sky News, army chief and de facto leader Abdel Fattah al Burhan said he was open to mediation as"every war ends at the negotiation table even if the opponent is defeated".
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