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Sudan war: Port Sudan reels after week of attacks

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Red Sea city of Port Sudan is reeling from days of aerial attacks from the Rapid Support Forces ( RSF ) paramilitary group.

After six days of drone attacks, smoke is still rising from three fuel depots which were targeted.

Water is now being charged five times as much as a day 's supply a week ago .

More than 12 million people have been forced from their homes in Port Sudan since the civil war began in 2011 .

The electricity blackout has left the city in the dark and residents are choosing to stay at home for security reasons.

At night the city is quiet. At night , people would gather at the coast and some would watch football in local cafes.

The Norwegian Refugee Council says the blackout will constrain the delivery of life-saving food and medical supplies.