Air strikes echo in Sudan as US pushes for longer truce
Many foreign nationals remained trapped in Sudan as gunfire rings out in the capital Khartoum and the US and African nations work to extend a three-day truce.
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Fighting in Sudan continues despite truce declaration
Gunfire is still ringing in the embattled Sudanese capital Khartoum after army and rebel forces agreed to a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
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Governments race to pull diplomats, citizens from Sudan
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Russia claims territorial gains in battle for Bakhmut
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Foreign citizens rush to leave Sudan amid conflict
Countries are rushing to get their citizens in Sudan to safety as battles continue around the army's headquarters and the airport in the capital Khartoum.
Russia claims progress in battle for Bakhmut
The Russian defence ministry says its forces have secured two blocks in western districts of Bakhmut and airborne units are providing reinforcements.
Shootouts in Sudan capital Khartoum on Eid holiday
Unabated fighting in Sudan has undermined an effort by the United Nations to broker a temporary truce over the Eid holiday and allow civilians to reach safety.
Russia ‘accidentally’ fires on city near Ukraine border
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New fighting rattles Sudan’s capital as residents flee
Khartoum and and other Sudanese cities have been rocked by fierce battles this week between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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Sudan’s warring generals agree 24-hour ceasefire
Warring Sudanese generals agreed a 24-hour ceasefire to ensure the safe passage of civilians and the evacuation of the wounded after days of intense fighting.
Zelenskiy, Putin visit troops in Ukraine amid fighting
Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met their commanders as fierce fighting continues in Bakhmut.
Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce deal
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Sudan ruling council declares rival faction ‘rebels’
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Sudan’s army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes
A three-hour ceasefire in Sudan to allow humanitarian evacuations was widely ignored after a brief period of relative calm.