Sudan authorities call on retired soldiers to fight

Sudan’s defence ministry has called on retired soldiers to arm themselves at the nearest military bases as sporadic clashes continue with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Residents of the capital, Khartoum, say looting, kidnapping and sexual violence are on the rise despite the seven-day ceasefire currently in force.

Fighting has also been reported in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur.

Heavy artillery was heard this morning and 11 people are said to have been wounded.

Five former Sudanese rebel groups have deployed hundreds of their combatants to El Fasher to try to stop the violence.

By BBC