
Clashes and air strikes were reported in Karthoum just minutes after a one-week ceasefire was due to come into effect.The UN had called on military factions to honour the seven-day truce in order to enable humanitarian aid efforts reach civilians.
Several witnesses reported combat in north Khartoum and air strikes in the east of the capital shortly after 21:45pm (19:45 GMT) Monday night when the truce was due to take effect. Gunfire and explosions had rocked the city throughout the day.