Heavy Fighting Rages in Sudan Despite Ceasefire Extension

• There were heavy explosions and gunfire in parts of Khartoum and Omdurman despite a 72-hour truce extension.
• The truce was extended to allow foreign governments to evacuate citizens but clashes continued near military headquarters and the airport.
• The fighting between the military and the RSF has killed at least 512 people and wounded 4,200 since April 15.
• Tens of thousands have fled and the healthcare system is near collapse.
• Both sides had agreed to extend the truce but heavy fighting was reported in upscale Khartoum neighborhoods.

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