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Clashes, air strikes minutes after Sudan ceasefire starts: witness

They reported combat in north Khartoum, and air strikes in the east of the capital, after the Saudi and US-brokered ceasefire went into effect, the latest of multiple truces to have been announced and violated during five weeks of fighting.

Published May 22,2023
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Minutes after a one-week ceasefire between Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces officially went into force at 9:45 pm (1945 GMT) Monday, witnesses reported air strikes and clashes.

They reported combat in north Khartoum, and air strikes in the east of the capital, after the Saudi and US-brokered ceasefire went into effect, the latest of multiple truces to have been announced and violated during five weeks of fighting.