Over 50 civilians are reportedly dead and more than 600 wounded following a power struggle between the army and paramilitary Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Clashes erupted in the capital, Khartoum, as rival forces battled for control of key sites including the presidential palace, airports, state TV, and army headquarters.
Tensions escalated over a proposed transition to civilian rule, with both the army and the RSF claiming control of the airport and other strategic locations.
Heavy artillery was heard in nearby areas, and the air force conducted aerial surveys of paramilitary activity while urging people to stay in their homes.
The fighting has resulted in at least 56 civilian deaths, with hundreds injured, including military personnel.
Three employees of the World Food Programme were also killed in the violence. The conflict involves army units loyal to Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto leader of Sudan, and the RSF commanded by Sudan’s deputy leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, who has vowed to continue fighting until all army bases are captured. The armed forces have ruled out negotiations until the RSF is dissolved.
