Sudanese unrest reached new heights as the country saw deadly fighting amid clashes that rocked the capital Khartoum. Amid the violence, a passenger plane heading for Saudi Arabia came under fire, according to Saudia, the kingdom's flag carrier. The airline said that its Airbus A330 was damaged by gunfire while guests and crew members were on board ahead of its scheduled departure to Riyadh. The statement did not mention any casualties. However, it has been confirmed that all members of the aircraft's cabin crew have safely arrived at the Saudi embassy in Sudan, and all other flights to and from the country have been suspended. Clashes broke out on 15 April between Sudan's army and paramilitaries, and the doctors' union reported three civilian deaths, including at Khartoum's airport in the city centre. With the escalation of violence, world powers have condemned the fighting and called for calm. The US Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey urged all senior military leaders to stop the fighting, while the UAE urged all parties in Sudan to exercise restraint and work towards ending the crisis through dialogue.