Clashes broke out between Sudanese paramilitary forces, the Rapid Support Force, and the Sudanese Armed Forces. At least 512 people, including armed personnel and civilians, have been killed and about 4200,<> injured.
Conflict erupted because of a long-standing "political discord" between the leader of the rapid support force, Dagallo, and Sudanese Sovereign Council and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Burhan. Since the strength of the two sides is not much different, the conflict is difficult to resolve for a while.