Clashes spread to Sudan's restive region of Darfur

Fighting between the army and paramilitaries has spread in the restive western region of Darfur as violence grips Sudan for a second day.

At least 56 people have been killed, including 12 in the North Darfur region according to Adam Regal, a spokesperson for the General Coordination for Refugees and Displaced in Darfur, an aid agency. 

Clashes have been reported in South Darfur, North Darfur and Central Darfur, forcing dozens of civilians to flee. 

On Saturday evening, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors made an urgent call for doctors and medical staff to the affected areas in Darfur. 

"We request all those who are able to respond to the call immediately to the mentioned hospitals due to the large number of injured and critical conditions that require urgent surgical intervention," the committee said in a statement.