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Fact-check: Recent X posts report clashes in Sudan's Kordofan region resulting in dozens of deaths, including one directly stating 51 killed in fighting where the army recaptured a city, consistent with the article's claim of 51 deaths from army-RSF clashes. The UN Secretary-General's appointment of James Swan as MONUSCO head is confirmed by multiple X posts and official UN announcements. France 24 is a reputable source with no contradicting evidence found.

51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region

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Clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in the Kordofan region have resulted in 51 deaths in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the UN Secretary General has appointed a new head of the MONUSCO in DR Congo, and a photo exhibition has been launched in Paris, although the latter is unrelated to the conflict in Sudan.

First, 51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region due to clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Also, UN Secretary General Anotnio Guterres appoints Former US diplomat James Swan as the new head of the MONUSCO in DR Congo. And, we will take a look at the "WOMANAKWA" photo exhibition launched here in Paris.

51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region

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