The European Union calls on all forces in Sudan to immediately stop armed clashes and ensure the protection of civilians. According to TASS, this was announced by the head of the EU foreign service, Josep Borrell.
“Disturbing news is coming from Sudan. The EU calls on all forces to immediately end the violence. Escalation will only worsen the situation. Ensuring the protection of civilians is the first priority,” Borrell wrote on the social network.
He noted that all EU personnel in this country are safe.
The day before, on April 14, the Sudanese army warned of an increase in confrontation with the RSF and the risk of instability within the country. The next day, the RSF accused the army of a “violent attack”. The organization said armed forces surrounded one of its bases and opened fire with heavy guns.
The Sudanese army responded by accusing the Rapid Reaction Force of attacking army posts. An Al Jazeera source in the army said that the RSF fighters tried to storm the headquarters of the main command. Local residents told the TV channel about the shootings. Reuters wrote about the shooting in Khartoum, including near the headquarters of the state army and the RSF.
Later, the Sudan Rapid Response Force announced control over airports in the cities of Khartoum, Merov and El Obeid, the Republican Palace (the old residence of the President of Sudan) and other facilities in the states of the republic. The Sudanese army denied this information and reported on the continuation of the fighting.
Source: Rosbalt
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