Sundan’s warring generals agree to extend truce as fighting continues in Khartoum

Drone footage of black smoke billowing over Khartoum. Photo: Reuters — © via REUTERS
Mohamed Noureldin
Sudan’s warring military factions agreed to a new and longer seven-day ceasefire from tomorrow, neighbour and mediator South Sudan said, even as more air strikes and shooting in the Khartoum capital region undercut their latest supposed truce.
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