Gunfire and fighting broke out in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, between the nation's army and a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces, following days of tension centering around a proposed transition to civilian rule.
April 15, 2023, 2:27 PMSmoke rises in Khartoum, Sudan, on April 15, 2023, as gunfire was heard in the Sudanese capitol.Gunfire and fighting broke out in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, between the nation's army and a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces, following days of tension centering around a proposed transition to civilian rule.
Gunfire and explosions can be heard in videos taken by Khartoum residents and photos show rising smoke in Khartoum. "We call on Sudan's military and civilian leaders to take active steps to reduce tensions. We urge them to hold to their commitments and engage constructively to resolve outstanding issues on security sector reform to establish a future unified, professional military accountable to a civilian government," the statement said.
Major parties in Khartoum have agreed on how to proceed with a transition of civilian government. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters during a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam that he spoke with General Burhan this week, saying he believes there is a real opportunity to move forward with the agreed upon framework, which the U.S. strongly supports. But, there are still some important remaining issues that need to be dealt with.
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