CNBC/Reuters: Sudan conflict shows no sign of easing, U.N. warns of breaking point
As foreign states wind down their evacuations from Sudan, the United Nations warned of a humanitarian “breaking point” with no let up in fighting between rival military factions despite a supposed ceasefire extension.
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded over 16 days of battles since long-simmering tension between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted into conflict on April 15.
There seems little prospect of a quick resolution to the crisis, which has unleashed a humanitarian disaster, damaged swathes of the capital Khartoum, risked drawing in regional powers and reignited a simmering conflict in the Darfur region.
Both sides had agreed on Sunday to extend a much-violated truce by 72 hours, but the sound of airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire rang out across Khartoum on Monday morning.
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UN Says More Than 800,000 People Could Soon Flee Sudan
UN envoy says Sudan’s warring sides agree to negotiate — AP
More than 800,000 people could soon flee Sudan, UN says — France 24
Western governments evacuate more citizens from Sudan as situation deteriorates — Politico.eu
Sudan battles risk exodus of 800000 people – UN — Reuters
More than 800,000 could flee Sudan amid fighting, UN warns — The Hill
Thousands are trying to escape from Port Sudan. Only a few can make it — CNN
Stranded in Sudan with passports locked in Western embassies — BBC
Source: UN Warns Of Humanitarian ‘Breaking Point’ In Sudan
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