Sudan Civil War News Updates -- April 28, 2023

 

BBC: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues 

Rival factions of Sudan's military agreed to renew a three-day ceasefire, shortly before it was due to expire. 

The extension - for another 72 hours - follows intensive diplomatic efforts by neighbouring countries, as well as the US, UK and UN. 

But there are continuing reports of heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum. 

The previous truce allowed thousands of people to attempt to flee to safety, while dozens of countries have tried to evacuate their citizens. 

Almost two weeks of fighting between the army and a rival paramilitary group have left hundreds dead. 

The ceasefire had been expected to end at midnight local time (22:00 GMT on Thursday).  

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Sudan Civil War News Updates -- April 28, 2023  

Sudan updates: Heavy fighting erupts despite extended truce -- DW  

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live news: UN warns crisis could reignite Darfur clashes -- Al Jazeera  

Sudan crisis: UN urges both sides to stop targeting civilians; Turkey says evacuation plane shot at – as it happened -- The Guardian  

Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension -- AP  

Fighting pursues in Sudan despite truce between rival forces -- France 24  

Sudan ceasefire holds, barely, but there's border chaos as thousands try to flee fighting between generals -- CBS  

Cease-Fire Is Extended in Sudan, but Bombardments and Gunfire Ensue -- NYT  

Sudan’s army and RSF say ceasefire extended but fighting goes on -- Al Jazeera  

Clashes renew in West Darfur as food and water shortages worsen in Sudan violence -- CNN  

Sudan crisis: Family stuck at Egypt border as drivers demand $40,000 to cross -- BBC

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