Gunfire and shelling in Sudan’s capital as Eid ceasefire hopes dashed
by Jason Burke Africa correspondent and Zeinab Mohamm from on (#6B0QE)
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New efforts to halt fighting in Sudan failed on Friday, as residents of the capital Khartoum reported intense shelling and gunfights between soldiers and gunmen from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Witnesses said there was shooting in the north, west and centre of the city, including during the call for special early morning Eid prayers.
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