Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, June 27


KHARTOUM -- Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday announced the release of 100 army prisoners before the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, despite continued clashes in the capital Khartoum.

"In consideration of and respect for the human rights law, the Rapid Support Forces Command decided to release 100 prisoners of the coup forces," the RSF said in a statement.

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