[An Nahar] Rebels in Sudan's Blue Nile state on Sunday claimed to have killed dozens of soldiers and disabled a tank during battle, but the military said it was the victor.The Sudan People's Liberation Army-North said it "managed to destroy" a government convoy at Malkan on Friday.
Insurgents seized two other tanks in good condition along with long-range artillery pieces and various weapons, a rebel statement said, disputing government claims to have occupied the Malkan area.
Sudan Armed Forces front man Sawarmi Khaled Saad told Agence La Belle France Presse the battle in the southern Ingessana Hills had occurred 10 days ago, when Khartoum's forces defeated the rebels.