Sudan Coup Updates: International community calls for restraint as Khartoum witnesses intense gunfight, explosions

UAE, Egypt and Russia call for restraint and ceasefire between the RSF and Army of Sudan. 

Egypt's national airline, EgyptAir, has also suspended flights to and from Khartoum airport for 72 hours starting from Saturday, citing the unstable security situation in Sudan as the reason. It is worth noting that Sudan is a neighboring country to Egypt.

The official airline of Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Sudan until further notice. This decision comes after one of their planes experienced an incident at Khartoum airport just before take-off, although the airline did not specify if the incident was related to the recent clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF paramilitary group.

The Russian foreign ministry has urged for immediate actions towards a ceasefire in Sudan. "The dramatic events taking place in Sudan are causing serious concern in Moscow. We call on the parties of the conflict to show political will and restraint and take urgent steps towards a ceasefire," it said. 

The Turkish foreign ministry has expressed its concern regarding the recent armed conflicts that have taken place in Sudan. Read statement:

Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State for the United States, has described the current state of affairs in Sudan as "fragile". However, he remains optimistic that there is a chance to successfully finalize the process of transitioning to a government led by civilians.

US Sec of State Anthony Blinken | Photo: Twitter Image

The medical professionals released a Facebook statement disclosing that two fatalities occurred at Khartoum airport, while a third individual was killed in El Obeid, located in North Kordofan state, situated to the south of the capital city. Furthermore, the clashes resulted in at least nine other individuals sustaining injuries.

According to the doctors union, the ongoing conflict within the Sudanese armed forces has resulted in the deaths of three non-military individuals.

The leader of Sudan's paramilitary forces has pledged to continue fighting until all of the army's bases are captured.

Video and photographs from Khartoum suggest that several planes, including a Saudia A330 and a SkyUp 737, have sustained significant damage during the ongoing coup attempt, with the aircraft being grounded at Khartoum.

Indian Embassy Khartoum: "We have created a WhatsApp group of around 2500-3000 Indians residing in Khartoum and Omdurman. Regular updates will be posted in the WhatsApp group. Since last one week, the tension has precipitated which culminated in full-fledged fighting on Saturday. We have also notified a helpline number for Indians who need consular access: +249 921917471"

The Sudanese air force has reportedly launched operations against the RSF, while some media outlets aired footage of a military aircraft hovering above Khartoum.

In what appears to be a coup attempt, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Saturday that they had taken control of the presidential palace, army chief's residence, and Khartoum international airport amid clashes with the military.