On Saturday evening, the army and militia fought heavy battles near the city center.
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Khartoum According to the paramilitary RSF militia, the ceasefire in Sudan has been extended again by 72 hours. A spokesman for the RSF militia announced on Sunday that it would apply for a further three days after the end of the previous ceasefire from midnight. The aim is to keep humanitarian corridors open so that people can get essentials and get to safe areas. The decision is a reaction to international and regional demands. The army initially had no comment.
The ceasefire remained fragile even on Sunday. Army and RSF militia again accused each other of breaking the ceasefire. The fighting broke out about two weeks ago. The trigger is said to have been a long-simmering dispute over the integration of the RSF militia into the military as part of the transition to a civilian government. Hundreds of people were killed in the fighting.
The British government announced another evacuation flight for Monday to bring compatriots from Port Sudan to safety in Great Britain. According to US government sources, a US Navy ship has also arrived in the city’s port to help evacuate Americans. Hundreds of US citizens would probably be evacuated with the transport ship.
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