Sudanese army chief returns to Khartoum for first time in two years of war

General Abdel-Fattah Burhan is greeted by troops (AP Photo)
General Abdel-Fattah Burhan is greeted by troops (AP Photo)

Sudan’s army says it had recaptured Khartoum’s international airport and the military chief flew back to the capital for the first time in nearly two years of war.

The development brings the military closer to regaining full control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.

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