Sudan’s army conducted airstrikes in the capital Khartoum on Monday, residents said, seeking to win ground against its paramilitary rivals hours before a week-long ceasefire aimed at allowing delivery of aid was due to take effect.
A man walks while smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 1, 2023.A man walks while smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 1, 2023.
Both sides have said they will abide by a ceasefire starting at 21:45 local time . Though fighting has continued through previous ceasefires, this is the first truce to be formally agreed following negotiations. The deal has raised hopes of a pause in a war that has driven nearly 1.1 million people from their homes, including more 250 000 who have fled into neighbouring countries, threatening to destabilise a volatile region.
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