MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Somalia has reiteriated its call for ceasefire in Sudan as rival parts still fight over the control of the country.
According to a statement by Villa Somalia, Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held talks with Sudan’s Special Envoy, Dafallah Alhaj Ali in Mogadishu.
Both sides discussed discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The President who conveyed his condolences and solidarity has emphasized Somalia’s support for the people of Sudan.
The president urged an immediate ceasefire as the nation seeks peace and stability in these challenging times.
An armed conflict between rival factions of the military government of Sudan began on 15 April 2023.
It started when clashes broke out in western Sudan, in the capital city of Khartoum, and in the Darfur region.
As of 25 April, at least 559 people have been killed and more than 4,000 others had been injured.
The fighting began with attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on key government sites. Airstrikes, artillery, and gunfire were reported across Sudan including in Khartoum.
As of 23 April 2023, both the RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo and Sudan’s de facto leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan claimed control of several key government sites, including the general military headquarters, the Presidential Palace, Khartoum International Airport, Burhan’s official residence, and the SNBC headquarters.[
The conflict between the two generals has led Sudan to the brink of renewed civil war and it has been referred to as a “burgeoning civil war”.
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