UN warns over 800,000 civilians could flee Sudan's war

Building up in smoke in Khartoum

Smoke billows over residential buildings in Khartoum on May 1, 2023 as deadly clashes between rival generals' forces entered their third week. The chaos has already sparked an exodus of tens of thousands of Sudanese to neighbouring countries. PHOTO | AFP

The UN on Monday warned more than 800,000 people could flee fighting and dire conditions in Sudan, where explosions again shook the capital in violation of the latest truce extension agreed by warring generals.

The chaos and bloodshed now in their third week, have already sparked an exodus of tens of thousands of Sudanese to neighbouring countries including Egypt, Chad and Central African Republic.