On Sunday, a civilian plane crashed in Port Sudan airport due to a technical failure, killing nine people including four military personnel. The Sudanese army confirmed the incident in a statement and added that a female child survived the crash.
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The Antonov plane malfunctioned as it was taking off before crashing. The Port Sudan airport, located about 890 km east of Khartoum, has been used as the country's main airport after Khartoum International Airport became out of service because of armed clashes between the warring parties.
Sudan has been witnessing deadly clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum and other areas since April 15.
The Port Sudan airport, located about 890 km east of Khartoum, has been used as the country's main airport after Khartoum International Airport became out of service because of armed clashes between the warring parties.