Sudan ceasefire brings some respite after weeks of heavy battles

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the damaged East Nile Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan, in this screen grab taken from a social media video released on May 15, 2023. RSF/via REUTERS

KHARTOUM (Reuters) -Artillery fire could be heard in parts of Khartoum and warplanes flew overhead on Tuesday, residents said, though an internationally monitored ceasefire appeared to have brought some respite from heavy fighting in the Sudanese capital.

Night-time airstrikes were reported in at least one area after the ceasefire started late on Monday, but residents otherwise reported relative calm.