The Rapid Support Forces seize the Sudanese Armed Forces 20th Infantry Division headquarters in Ed Daein, East Darfur, effectively capturing the city.
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November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
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At least 40 civilians are killed and more than 50 others are injured when Sudanese army warplanes bomb the vicinity of the 20th Infantry Division in East Darfur.
Business and economy
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Disasters and accidents
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Law and crime
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Science and technology
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