A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in Omdurman, killing at least 19 people, including military personnel and civilians. The plane went down shortly after taking off from Wadi Sayidna airbase. The conflict between the military and Rapid Support Forces has intensified, causing significant casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis.
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