Ceasefire Violations in Sudan; Fighting Continues for the Third Week

Military groups engaged in Sudan accused each other of violating the ceasefire as fighting resumed on Sunday, continuing for a third week. Military conflicts in Sudan persist despite warnings about the country falling into a catastrophic civil war. According to Reuters, since the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Army and the forces known as the 'Rapid Support Forces' on April 15, hundreds have been killed and thousands injured. The two groups are fighting for power. The 'Rapid Support Forces' announced that a formal ceasefire agreement, which was set to expire at midnight, would be extended for another 72 hours 'in response to international, regional, and local requests.' However, the Sudanese Army had no immediate comment on this. Thus, despite ceasefires brokered through various mediations, including that of the United States, fighting between the two sides in Sudan has continued. A Reuters reporter noted that the situation in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, was relatively calm on Sunday morning, but heavy fighting was reported near the city center on Saturday evening. The Sudanese Army stated on Sunday that it had destroyed convoys of Rapid Support Forces moving from the west towards Khartoum. According to the Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese Army used artillery and warplanes to attack their positions in several areas in Khartoum province. The bloody conflicts in Sudan have led to the flight of tens of thousands across the borders and raised warnings about the potential fragmentation of the country, which could further destabilize this already volatile region. The evacuation of Americans from war zones in Sudan has begun. The third week of war in Sudan has commenced; Khartoum is the scene of air and artillery attacks. The continuation of the war in Sudan occurs despite a commitment to a 'temporary ceasefire.' The death toll from a capsized refugee boat in Tunisia has risen to 210. Fighting in Sudan continues despite the extension of the ceasefire; a Turkish plane was targeted in an attack. The ceasefire has been extended for three days in Sudan.