Thousands trapped in Sudan as fighting continues despite ceasefire
Guardian, 20 Apr 2023
Fighting continued in Sudan hours after an internationally brokered truce was supposed to have come into effect, as forces loyal to duelling generals battled for key locations in the capital and accused each other of violating the ceasefire. At least 185 people have been killed in more than four days of fighting between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary unit, RSF. Since the war began, thousands have been trapped as infrastructure collapsed. Sudan's airspace closed following attacks on the the capital of Khartoum's main international airport. Major aid organisations have said it is nearly impossible to provide the capital with basic services since supplies of food and medicine were cut off. The power struggle between the two groups has derailed a shift to civilian rule and raised fears of a wider conflict