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Khartoum residents tried to stock up on water and other basic essentials, as the peace process attempt by two warring generals failed. Reports indicate that residents were carrying empty barrels and plastic containers in the capital to fill up water from a tank
Khartoum residents tried to stock up on water and other basic essentials, as the peace process attempt by two warring generals failed. Reports indicate that residents were carrying empty barrels and plastic containers in the capital to fill up water from a tank.
Hundreds of terrified Sudanese had fled Khartoum earlier in the day. Forces loyal to the country’s top two generals have been battling each other with tanks followed by artillery and airstrikes.
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The fighting became less intense in the first hours followed by a new cease-fire agreement, which took effect at 6 p.m. However, sporadic clashes are still continuing in the city- center. There is international pressure to end the tension and to restore ordinary life in the resource-rich country. People who are from other countries, whether working or involved in businesses, are fleeing the country. There are reports of deaths of expatriates in bombings. Other countries are keeping a close watch on the situation and are strategizing to evacuate them. They are being told not to leave their places of stay.
