June 25, 2023
1 min read

Clashes renew in Sudan’s capital as truce expires

Violent clashes also took place north of Omdurman city, west of Khartoum, while sounds of explosions were heard near the SAF’s Engineers Corps base, west of Omdurman…reports Asian Lite News

Clashes renewed between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in various areas of the capital Khartoum on Wednesday, after the latest 72-hour truce ended at 6:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT).

Eyewitnesses said SAF warplanes flew over southern areas of Khartoum and bombarded a major RSF camp there. The warplanes also attacked RSF targets in Bahri town, north of Khartoum.

Violent clashes also took place north of Omdurman city, west of Khartoum, while sounds of explosions were heard near the SAF’s Engineers Corps base, west of Omdurman.

On Saturday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced in a joint statement that representatives of the SAF and RSF had agreed to a 72-hour cease-fire beginning on Sunday at 6:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT).

The statement said the parties agreed that during the cease-fire they would refrain from attacks, use of military aircraft or drones, artillery strikes, reinforcement of positions and resupply of forces, or seeking military advantage.

They also agreed to allow the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country.

Since May 6, Saudi Arabia and the United States have been sponsoring talks between the Sudanese warring parties in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah. Several truces have been reached since then, but both sides have accused each other of violating them.

Sudan has been witnessing deadly armed clashes between the SAF and the RSF in Khartoum and other areas since April 15, which have left over 3,000 people killed and more than 6,000 others injured, according to the Sudanese Health Ministry.

ALSO READ-UN says Somalia faces a ‘dire hunger emergency’

Previous Story

UN says Somalia faces a ‘dire hunger emergency’

Next Story

Sunak concerned over volatile Russia situation

Previous Story

UN says Somalia faces a ‘dire hunger emergency’

Next Story

Sunak concerned over volatile Russia situation

Latest from -Top News

Pay Up, India Tells UN Members

India has urged all UN member states to pay their assessed contributions in full and on time, highlighting its own record of prompt payments….reports Asian Lite News Desk India has urged all

India-UAE Trade Ties in Focus

India and the UAE have discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and business partnerships amid broader economic cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) discussed ways to further

India’s Diversity Gives Global Edge

British Indian businessman Karan Bilimoria has highlighted India’s diversity and demography as major strengths in the global economy…reports Asian Lite News Desk India’s diversity, demographic strength and expanding creative economy give the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Sudan Urges US to Reconsider Crisis Stance

“The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the US Ambassador

African Union says no military solution to Sudan crisis

The AU also stressed that there can be no military