Death toll in Sudan rises as violence continues

By Nathan Morley

The death toll in Sudan has reached 144 according to the non-governmental Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors.

The clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed 144 civilians and as many as 1,400 people have been injured, including civilians and military personnel.

However, a UN envoy to Sudan said that the clashes have killed 185 and wounded another 1,800.

The violence erupted after deep differences emerged between the army and RSF regarding the latter's incorporation into the army as stipulated in a framework agreement signed between military and civilian leaders last year.

Sudan has been witnessing armed clashes since April 15, with the two sides blaming each other for sparking the conflict.

On Sunday, during the Regina Coeli address, Pope Francis appealed to the warring sides to lay down arms and resume dialogue.

The violence continued Tuesday near the presidential palace, the main airport, and around some RSF garrisons south of the capital.

Tension has also increased in the Merowe region in northern Sudan.

Earlier, Egypt's main airline,  EgyptAir extended the suspension of its flight to and from Khartoum due to the continuous instability in the country.