KHARTOUM, SUDAN - APRIL 16: Smoke rises as clashes continue in the Sudanese capital on April 16, 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The death toll in ongoing clashes between Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reached over while the injured is over 600. Mahmoud Hjaj / Anadolu Agency (Photo by Mahmoud Hjaj / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP)
China urges both sides in Sudan’s armed conflict to cease fire as soon as possible and to avoid further escalation, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
China hopes that all parties will strengthen dialogue and jointly advance the political transition process, the spokesperson added.
The armed conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted early on Saturday.