Fierce clashes between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Force paramilitaries have spread across the country, leading to the deaths of at least 59 people. The army claimed it had taken control of several RSF bases, while the RSF claimed to hold several sites including Merowe Airport. The fighting has led to a temporary humanitarian ceasefire to allow the wounded to be evacuated, but international voices have called for a permanent end to the violence. The AU has announced that it is sending its top diplomat, Moussa Faki Mahamat, to try to negotiate a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Egypt and South Sudan have offered to mediate between the warring factions, while leading Arab states and the US have urged a resumption of talks aimed at restoring a civilian government. The UN World Food Programme has suspended its operations in the country after three of its workers were killed on Saturday. Sudan has been run by a council of generals since a coup in 2019 that overthrew former President Omar al-Bashir.