In Sudan, fighting was reported in the capital Khartoum despite the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced agreeing to a 72-hour cease-fire agreement. According to media reports, heavy fighting persisted late yesterday, April 21 in the capital.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Earlier, the Sudanese army announced agreeing to a three-day cease-fire yesterday to allow citizens to celebrate Eid al-Fitr as well as to clear the way for humanitarian services. In a statement, the Sudanese army said that the armed forces hope that the rebels adhere to all the requirements of the cease-fire and halt any military movements that could hinder it.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had also announced a 72-hour humanitarian truce. Meanwhile, several EU countries and the US have mulled over plans to evacuate their citizens for days, while the Khartoum International Airport stayed out of operation. The World Health Organization yesterday reported 413 people had been killed and 3,551 injured since fighting broke out six days ago.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | April 22, 2023 8:04 AM
Sudan witnesses fighting despite calls for ceasefire to mark festival of Eid