Army and paramilitaries to extend Sudan ceasefire for further 72 hours

Khartoum has been the scene of heavy fighting between the army and rival paramilitaries (AP Photo/Marwan Ali, File)

Sudan’s army and its rival paramilitary said on Sunday they will extend a humanitarian ceasefire a further 72 hours.

The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid but the shaky truce has not so far stopped the clashes.