WAD MADANI, Sudan (Reuters) - Civilians and soldiers celebrated in Wad Madani, the capital of Sudan's El Gezira state, after it was recaptured by the Sudanese army from the paramilitary Rapid Support Services, marking a possible turning point in a devastating near two-year civil war.

The army’s recapture of the agricultural and trading hub means the RSF will be cut off from parts of the country.

South Sudan summoned Sudan’s ambassador on Wednesday to protest the alleged abuse of its citizens in Wad Madani, a city recently retaken by the Sudanese army, the South Sudanese Foreign Ministry said.

Sudan's army said on Saturday it had entered the central city of Wad Madani and was pushing out its paramilitary rivals the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a step which if completed successfully would be its biggest gain in nearly two years of war.

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STORY: In the streets of Wad Madani civilians and soldiers celebrated what could be a turning point in Sudan's devastating civil war.The strategically important city, capital of El Gezira state, was recaptured from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by the Sudanese army over the weekend.

Wad Madani, Sudan - The Sudanese Armed Forces successfully executed an ambush in Wad Madani, targeting members of the Rapid Support Militia (RSF) attempting to flee the city.