Fighting in Sudan continues with scant hope for imminent ceasefire
STORY: Fighting in Sudan continues with scant hope for imminent ceasefire
DATELINE: May 8, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:22
LOCATION: Khartoum
CATEGORY: POLITICS
SHOTLIST:
1. various of conflict in Sudan
2. various of refugees
STORYLINE:
Despite several attempts at a lasting ceasefire, deadly fighting continues to rage in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum and adjoining cities, turning residential areas into war zones and citizens into displaced refugees.
Gunfire and explosions could still be heard in Khartoum on Monday when representatives from the warring sides are in Saudi Arabia for peace talks.
The fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out in mid-April following tensions between the two sides as they had disagreement over the RSF's integration into the army, a key condition of Sudan's political reconciliation process to resume a civilian rule.
According to the Sudanese health ministry, the deadly clashes have claimed the lives of more than 500 people and lef
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