France, Oct. 26 -- Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it's taken full control of El-Fasher - the Sudanese army's last stronghold in the Darfur region in the west of the country.

In a statement issued Sunday, the RSF claimed it had "extended control over the city of El-Fasher from the grip of mercenaries and militias," referring to the Sudanese army, which it has been fighting since April 2023.

Earlier, the group said it had captured the army's headquarters in the city, which it has held under seige for the last 10 months.

"After fierce fighting," the RSF has "liberated the Sixth Division, breaking the army's power", said the statement, describing the advance as a "victory".

RSF videos on Sunday appeared to show army ...