Diplomats, aid workers under attack in ‘nightmare’ Sudan violence

Smoke rises above Khartoum as Sudan sees its fifth day of fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary [Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu Agency]

Aerial and artillery bombardments have killed at least 270 civilians and injured nearly 2,000 as Sudan’s rival generals duel in a fifth day of fighting.

Sheltering in place like the rest of the population, staff of foreign missions have found themselves caught in the conflict’s crosshairs and have called on the Sudanese government to ensure their safety in accordance with international treaties.