Attack on the prison where the ex-president of Sudan is being held

Armed men broke into the Kobar prison in Khartoum. This place is known for holding former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, as well as many functionaries of his regime. Al Hadath.

According to the channel, the attacks took place on the evening of April 22. Shortly before that, clashes broke out near the walls of the penitentiary between army units and rapid reaction units.

“Many prisoners were released due to lack of water”the publication says.

It is specified that al-Bashir and his associates remain behind bars.

Recall that a few days ago the Kobar prison was fired from artillery. Then five prisoners died. Throughout Sudan, attacks on sensitive facilities continue.

On April 15, an armed clash broke out in Sudan between the national army and the Rapid Reaction Forces. The first shots and explosions were heard in the capital of the country, Khartoum – the RRF reported that their headquarters were attacked by representatives of the army. However, the RRF themselves seized the capital’s airport and the airfield in the city of Merov, as well as the presidential palace.

The Sudanese army accused the special forces of the rebellion.

The Russian Foreign Ministry, the UN and other organizations called on the warring parties to cease fire and return to negotiations.

As a result of the clashes, thousands of people were injured and hundreds died.