Sudan: Clashes persist despite Saudi-hosted talks
By DW
08 May 2023 |
8:34 am
The country's warring rivals continue to fight each other in the capital and Darfur. Meanwhile, both the army and the powerful RSF paramilitary have sent representatives to talks in the Saudi port city of Jeddah.
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