Sudan’s army launched a major offensive to recapture the country’s capital from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The escalation comes despite US-led efforts to broker a ceasefire.

The head of Sudan's army said on Thursday he supports efforts to end the war in his country as long as the “occupation” by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces also ends. Conditions for peace include the RSF laying down its arms,

It appears to be the army's first major offensive to regain the capital since the war began last year.