UN Chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan

The crisis began with armed clashes on Saturday between forces from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), loyal to the head of the military government, and those of his deputy, who leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Skirmishes led to widespread fighting between the two factions across the capital Khartoum and surrounding areas.

Since then, more than 83 people have been killed and more than 1,126 people injured across Khartoum, South Kordofan, North Darfur, Northern State and other regions, with the heaviest concentration of fighting taking place in Khartoum.

The UN has been forced to temporarily halt much of its operations due to the fighting. (ILKHA)