Rabat – Unrest in Sudan continued as clashes and fierce fighting entered a second day.
CNN quoted eyewitnesses who confirmed that the fighting intensified this morning on Sunday, with explosions heard throughout the night.
At least 56 people were killed while 600 people caught injuries during the clashes, which intensified starting Saturday.
Reports suggested that several high-ranking officials were among those who had been killed during the clashes.
Violent fighting across Sudan broke out on Saturday between the country’s army and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The clashes come amid political rows and tensions over power.
In April 2019, military generals removed Omar al-Bashir, who presided over the country for nearly 30 years, from power in a popular uprising.
Following the ousting of al-Bashir, an agreement in August 2019 was signed to allow the military to share power with civilians prior to elections.
However, a coup in October 2021 triggered new protests calling for democracy and reforms.
Several countries and organizations have been calling for calm and a ceasefire to avoid further escalation.
The UN condemned the violent clashes and called on fighting forces to “immediately cease hostilities, restore calm and initiate a dialogue to resolve the current crisis.”
A statement attributable to a UN spokesperson said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all member states in the region to support efforts to restore order and “return to the path of transition to civil rule.”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed the same concerns, calling on all actors in Sudan to end the violence to avoid further escalations.
“We urge all actors to stop the violence immediately and avoid further escalations or troop mobilizations and continue talks to resolve outstanding issues,” he said.
