Türkiye, alongside other international actors including the US, Russia and the EU, expresses concern over armed clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary force
Sudan's paramilitary force accused the army of attacking its fighters with light and heavy weapons. In response, the military accused the force of “spreading lies” and declared it a “rebel” group. armed clashes"We invite all segments in Sudan to remain committed to the achievements of the transition process, to calmness and dialogue," a Turkish Foreign Ministry statement said on Saturday after the fighting broke out.
"Perthes has reached out to both parties asking them for an immediate cessation of fighting to ensure the safety of the Sudanese people and to spare the country from further violence." European Union foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell also called on all forces involved to stop the violence in Sudan immediately.
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