Strange cell phone video recorded in the capital of Sudan shows a mixed group of fighters and Soldiers engaging what is supposed to be a firefight as the fighting in Khartoum rages into its second day.

I guess this is supposed to be a group of civilians working with the Sudanese military to retake control of territory from the Rapid Support Forces, but then again both the RSF and the Sudanese Military are dressed in similar garb so this could very well be civilians throwing in with the RSF instead of the military.

The entire situation on the ground is a bit messy, but so far at least 56 unarmed civilians have been killed in the fighting and this morning the Sudanese military has been hammering RSF positions throughout the city. At the least 3 United Nations working for the food agency have been killed in the fighting as well. Foreign embassies in the region are still under a shelter in place order.

According to the Consulate in the Sudan, the International Airport is still a hotly contested area. As a result, no evacuation is available for American Citizens. The Consulate is requesting that American Citizens in Khartoum continue to shelter in place as well. U.S. citizens currently in Khartoum and surrounding areas, who are interested in evacuation, should contact [email protected] if there is not an emergency. In the event of an emergency the consulate is asking Americans to dial 00-1-202-701-5784. Any Americans dialing into that number in the vent of an emergency should be prepared to provide the correct local phone number and e-mail address for where they are currently located.

If you are not an American and have found yourself trapped in Khartoum as a foreign person in Sudan, please check with your nation's embassy for further guidance.

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