Summary

Explosions and gunfire have been reported this morning in Sudan's capital Khartoum, with fighting in the country in its third day.

Almost 100 civilians have died during the violence, according to the Sudanese doctors' union.

The fighting follows a rift between the leaders of Sudan's army and a rival paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

On Sunday, the two sides observed a temporary ceasefire to allow the wounded to be evacuated.

Regional leaders say they hope to travel to Sudan today to help end the violence - and there are calls for the resumption of talks aimed at restoring a civilian government.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted its work in the country after three of its staff were killed.

Source: BBC

BDST: 1408 HRS, APR 17, 2023
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