Army rejects 24 hour ceasefire

The Sudanese Armed Forces have rejected a proposal by the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for a 24-hour ceasefire. 

Earlier today, RSF leader Hemeti tweeted support for a day-long truce to evacuate wounded civilians.

But army chief and de facto head of state Abdul Fattah al-Burhan continued launching strikes across the country.

"We are not aware of any coordination with the mediators and the international community about a truce," the army's official spokesperson said.

"The rebellion's declaration of a 24-hour truce aims to cover up the crushing defeat it will receive within hours."

Hemeti had said that the army was "bombing densely populated areas from the air" in what he described as "flagrant violations" of international and humanitarian law.