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Fierce fighting continues in Sudan after brief humanitarian pause

Smoke rises over Khartoum as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital [Instagram @lostshmi via Reuters]

Fierce fighting has resumed in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, after an hours-long pause to address humanitarian needs on the second day of deadly battles between rival military factions jostling for control of the African country.

The clashes between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed at least 97 civilians by the end of Sunday, according to a doctor’s group, sparking an international outcry and regional concern, including border closures by neighbours Egypt and Chad.

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