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The number of civilians killed in fighting in Sudan has risen to 78.

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At least 78 civilians have died in Sudan. following the outbreak of fighting on Saturday between the Sudanese army and paramilitary rapid support forces in the capital Khartoum

At least 78 civilians have died in Sudan. following the outbreak of fighting on Saturday between the Sudanese army and paramilitary rapid support forces in the capital Khartoum and other parts of the country, according to confirmed medical sources and non-governmental organizations.

Of the 56 deaths confirmed by the Committee of Sudanese Doctors in the capital and surrounding areas, now add 22 more, confirmed by the NGO Darfur Monitors. in the city of Nyala, in the state of South Darfur, in the west of the country, reports an African correspondent Skynews.

In recent hours, it has also become known that three local United Nations staff in the city of El Fasherin Western Darfur were the victims of fighting between the army and paramilitaries at a military base in the area, according to an internal UN report compiled by the agency. Bloomberg.

Similarly, the Indian Embassy in the African country confirmed death of an Indian citizenDal Group employee who died from wounds received last Saturday from a stray bullet.

“The embassy is in contact with the family and medical authorities. take appropriate actiontold the diplomatic mission of the country in his account Twitter.

Chaotic information about the conflict is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain due to numerous internet outages across the country. MTN operator, one of the most important in Sudan, announced this morning about suspension of your service by order of the country’s National Telecommunications Authority, according to a statement compiled by Al-Hadat.

This came after the Rapid Support Forces categorically denied the Sudanese army’s claim that announced the capture of paramilitary bases in seven settlements of the country -Port Sudan, Kasala, Gedaref, Damazin, Kosti, Kadugli and Karar, as well as the death of SRB commanders in North Darfur and West Darfur.

“They themselves confirm that they have excellent health and fitness, and that they now respect their position in the battles for pride and dignity that are taking place in El Fasher and El Geneina,” RSF said on its Twitter account. Twitter.

A Sudanese army officer announced in a special statement this Sunday to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels that fighting to crush the RSF in all states of the country This will take at least “days”.

Photo: Reuters file

On the other hand, last Saturday the state-owned airlines of Saudi Arabia and Egypt announced suspension of their flights to Sudan due to heavy fighting.

A statement from the Saudi authorities, obtained by the Al Arabiya network, confirms the suspension of flights by the national airline Saudia to the African country until further notice after “incident” with one of her aircraft at Khartoum International Airport, one of the epicenters of Saturday’s battles.

National airline of Egypt, EgyptAir, for its part, has suspended flights to Khartoum. at least until next Tuesday.

“In light of information received regarding the volatile security situation in Sudan, EgyptAir announces to its valued customers that it will temporarily suspend flights to Khartoum Airport effective today (yesterday), Saturday, April 15, 2023. for 72 hours” the airline said in a statement.

(According to information from Europe Press)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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