Over the past week, forces loyal to Sudan's Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and rival fighters of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been battling for control of the nation.Government forces accused the RSF of mutiny and launched airstrikes against their bases. Since then, hostilities have been raging on.According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, the death toll as a result of the armed clashes has risen to 413, while more than 3,500 others have been injured as of Friday.Sputnik provides photos from war-torn Sudan.
Violent clashes between the Sudanese regular army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out on Saturday, with the epicenter located in Khartoum, and were initially focused on airports and government buildings.
Over the past week, forces loyal to Sudan's Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and rival fighters of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been battling for control of the nation.
Government forces accused the RSF of mutiny and launched airstrikes against their bases. Since then, hostilities have been raging on.
According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, the death toll as a result of the armed clashes has risen to 413, while more than 3,500 others have been injured as of Friday.
A man raises his arm in support as he drives near Sudanese army soldiers loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, manning a position in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, on April 20, 2023. - More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted April 15 between forces loyal to al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
This image grab taken from AFPTV video footage on April 20, 2023, shows an aerial view of black smoke rising above the Khartoum International Airport amid ongoing battles between the forces of two rival generals. - Hundreds of people have been killed since the fighting erupted on April 15 between forces loyal to Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Residential buildings damaged in fighting are seen in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, April 20, 2023. The latest attempt at a cease-fire between the rival Sudanese forces faltered as gunfire rattled the capital of Khartoum. Through the night and into Thursday morning, gunfire could be heard almost constantly across Khartoum.
People flee their neighbourhoods amid fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Khartoum on April 19, 2023, following the collapse of a 24-hour truce.
A woman carries her belongings as she flees amid fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Khartoum on April 19, 2023, following the collapse of a 24-hour truce.
Sudanese army soldiers, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, man a position in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, on April 20, 2023. - More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted April 15 between forces loyal to al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
A column of smoke rises behind buildings near the airport area in Khartoum on April 19, 2023, amid fighting between the army and paramilitaries following the collapse of a 24-hour truce.
Broken windows are pictured in a residential building in Khartoum on April 18, 2023 in the aftermath of fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces led by rival generals. - Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital on the fourth day of fighting that has claimed nearly 200 lives, despite growing international calls for an end to hostilities that have spawned increasing lawlessness.
People flee their neighbourhoods amid fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Khartoum on April 19, 2023, following the collapse of a 24-hour truce.
This picture shows a destroyed bus in southern Khartoum on April 19, 2023 amid fighting between Sudan's regular army and paramilitaries following the collapse of a 24-hour truce.
This video grab taken from AFPTV video footage on April 19, 2023, shows an aerial view of black smoke covering the sky above the capital Khartoum. - Explosions and gunfire resounded in Sudan's capital on April 20, as fighting between the forces of two rival generals showed no signs of abating ahead of festivities marking the end of Ramadan.
People cheer a senior general loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, on April 20, 2023. - More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted April 15 between forces loyal to al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
People queue for bread outside a bakery amidst a food crisis in Khartoum on April 18, 2023. - Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital Khartoum on April 18, the fourth day of fighting that has claimed nearly 200 lives despite growing international calls for an end to hostilities that have spawned increasing lawlessness.
People welcome Othman Mohammed (L) a senior general loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, on April 20, 2023. - More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted April 15 between forces loyal to al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Smoke rises over the horizon as a fire burns after a strike in Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Washington's top diplomat said Tuesday, April 18, 2023, that a U.S. Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan and denounced "indiscriminate military operations" as the country's armed forces and a powerful rival unleashed heavy weapons in urban areas for a fourth day.
![Smoke rises over the horizon as a fire burns after a strike in Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Washington's top diplomat said Tuesday, April 18, 2023, that a U.S. Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan and denounced "indiscriminate military operations" as the country's armed forces and a powerful rival unleashed heavy weapons in urban areas for a fourth day. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/04/15/1058755166_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_5ab39f5e142de062ee89df632513cb61.jpg "Smoke rises over the horizon as a fire burns after a strike in Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Washington's top diplomat said Tuesday, April 18, 2023, that a U.S. Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan and denounced "indiscriminate military operations" as the country's armed forces and a powerful rival unleashed heavy weapons in urban areas for a fourth day.")
