Sudan: Gunfire and explosions reported in capital despite ceasefire

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Despite the ceasefire there's been gunfire and explosions in parts of the Sudanese capital Khartoum and armed fighters have also rampaged through a city in the western Darfur region. lindseyhilsum reports.

While international attention has been focussed on foreigners, it’s Sudanese civilians who are most at risk.

Despite the ceasefire, there’s been gunfire and explosions in parts of the capital Khartoum – while armed fighters have also rampaged through a city in the western Darfur region, forcing residents to flee their homes.

 

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