UK In Talks With Sudan Warring Forces To Extend Three Day Ceasefire

United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador in Sudan has asked warring forces in the country to extend to the three-day ceasefire which is due to end at midnight.

Sudan’s military has been carrying out air strikes against the Paramilitary Rapid Support forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum, despite a ceasefire being in force.

Fighters on the ground have also been exchanging artillery and heavy machine-gun fire.

South Sudan is leading the mediation efforts between clashing parties in Sudan, but no progress has been made so far.

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