The Sudanese army said it killed the leader of the main Darfur rebel group, touting his death as a key victory against a powerful rebel force.
Khalil Ibrahim, who led the Justice and Equality Movement, died of his wounds after a military offensive in North Kordofan state, which borders the western region of Darfur.
He was considered one of Khartoum's most powerful opponents in Darfur.
His movement, in its most stunning display of might, launched an attack in the outskirt of Khartoum that shook the government. At least 200 people, including rebels, civilians and security, died in that attack.
Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall reports from the Sudanese capital.
