Sudan Army Exchanges Gunfire With Red Sea State Forces

Port Sudan — A brief exchange of gunfire between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and gunmen loyal to Dirar Ahmed Dirar, known as Sheiba Dirar, head of the Alliance of Eastern Sudan Parties and Movements, took place on Monday night.

According to multiple news reports as well as geolocated video, the fighting took place near the headquarters of the Alliance of Eastern Sudan Parties and Movements in Port Sudan.

“Port Sudan has become effectively the alternative capital of Sudan following the capture…