The first day of Eid al-Fitr was marked by gunfire ripping through the neighborhoods of Sudan's capital Khartoum, after a three-day ceasefire for the muslim holiday failed to transpire
At least five aid workers have been killed, including three from the World Food Programme, which has since suspended its Sudan operation - one of the world's largest food aid missions.
"Every time I try to leave the house, there are clashes," he said. "There was shelling last night and now there is presence of army forces on the ground." The World Health Organization said at least 413 people have been killed and thousands injured, with hospitals under attack and up to 20,000 people fleeing to neighbouring Chad.
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