Sudanese rebels reach capital Khartoum
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Sudanese troops have clashed with rebels from Darfur outside the capital, Khartoum, reports say, prompting an overnight curfew in the city.
A spokesman for the rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) said its forces had taken nearby Omdurman and were now fighting in the north of Khartoum.
Sudan's army had been preparing for a possible attack on the capital after detecting a heavily-armed rebel column.
Correspondents say this is the closest the rebels have ever been to Khartoum.
A curfew has been imposed from 1700 local time (1400 GMT) until 0600 on Sunday, and roads and bridges over the Nile are reported to be closed.
A spokesman for the rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) said its forces had taken nearby Omdurman and were now fighting in the north of Khartoum.
Sudan's army had been preparing for a possible attack on the capital after detecting a heavily-armed rebel column.
Correspondents say this is the closest the rebels have ever been to Khartoum.
A curfew has been imposed from 1700 local time (1400 GMT) until 0600 on Sunday, and roads and bridges over the Nile are reported to be closed.
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