Sudan's army and rival force clash, wider conflict feared
The Sudanese army said fighting broke out after RSF troops tried to attack its forces in the southern part of the capital, declaring the group a rebel force
I just arrived late last night in Khartoum and woke up to the deeply disturbing sounds of gunfire and fighting. I am currently sheltering in place with the Embassy team, as Sudanese throughout Khartoum and elsewhere are doing. (1/2)
Escalation of tensions within the military component to direct fighting is extremely dangerous. I urgently call on senior military leaders to stop the fighting. (2/2)