The live blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Sudan unrest on Tuesday, April 18:
The live blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Sudan unrest on Tuesday, April 18:
- Shelling and gunfire have been heard in Khartoum as the ceasefire agreed upon by the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces begins.
- The United Nations says more than 180 people have been killed since the fighting started on Saturday.
- Many hospitals in Khartoum remain out of service and medical personnel have been unable to reach healthcare facilities.
- Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group say they have not been active in Sudan for the past two years.