Fighting between army-paramilitary for coup in Sudan: 97 people have died so far; continuous attacks

Fighting continues between the military and the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) for a coup in the North African country Sudan. According to the news agency AFP, 97 people have died so far. There are reports of 1,126 people injured. According to the BBC, doctors say that the situation in the hospitals of the capital Khartoum has become extremely difficult. Due to the fighting, health workers are not able to reach the injured.

According to the latest updates, shelling and explosions continued on Monday in several areas including the capital Khartoum. And on April 16, Albert Augustine, an Indian citizen, died. The Indian mission tweeted that Albert died of bullet injuries. He used to work for Dal Group Company in Sudan. The Government of India has issued an advisory for its citizens living in Sudan. They have been advised to stay at home.

There was a ceasefire for 3 hours on 16 April Earlier on April 16, the military and the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Force agreed to a temporary three-hour ceasefire after 56 people were killed. Both sides supported this initiative of the United Nations.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, claims occupation of government offices

Rebel paramilitary forces claim to have captured most government offices in the capital, Khartoum. They say that the Khartoum airport, the presidential palace and other government offices have been taken over by the RSF. Apart from this, he also talked about his control over State TV and Military Headquarters. However, the army rejected his claims.

Schools, banks and government offices were closed in Khartoum. According to news agency Reuters, cannons and armored vehicles are roaming the streets of the capital. Forces with heavy weapons are deployed near the Army and RSF headquarters.

US, UK, EU appeal for peace

In view of increasing violence in Sudan, US, UK and EU have appealed to end the fighting immediately. UN Secretary General called Army Chief Burhan and RSF Chief Dagalo and talked about establishing peace in the country. The Russian Embassy in Sudan also immediately appealed for a ceasefire.