What's happening in Sudan? Here's a brief explainer

Since the early hours of Saturday, Sudan has witnessed intense clashes between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Tensions between the military and the RSF have escalated in recent days over disagreements concerning the integration of the RSF into the military, and disputes over what authority should oversee the process.

The power struggle has twice forced a delay of signing the internationally backed agreement, originally scheduled for 1 April.

The deal is thought to favour Hemeti, which is one reason why the RSF chief has been publicly supporting it. A draft of the final agreement seen by MEE calls for the integration of the SAF and RSF – in addition to former rebel movements – to be agreed within 10 years.

The Sudanese Armed Forces, meanwhile, want the process of integration to take two years. 

Here's a breakdown of the events as they continue to unfold.