The southern and eastern areas of Omdurman have been witnessing non-stop heavy clashes between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army since Friday. The fighting centered in the radio and television circle, and explosions were heard in the surrounding areas. From her side .The government of South Sudan has stressed that it is playing a neutral role in efforts to stop the fighting in Sudan, after Khartoum protested that it hosted an envoy from the Rapid Support forces. South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, has been playing a mediating role through the East African State Development Authority (IGAD) in an attempt to resolve the conflict between the RSF and the army. Kiir held several talks with Burhan and Hemeti, and also hosted an envoy of Burhan in Juba on the eighth of May.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 20, 2023 19:03 UTC