Dozens dead, hundreds wounded as Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force battle

At least five civilians were killed and 78 wounded on Sunday, bringing the two-day toll to 61 dead and more than 670 wounded, said the Sudan Doctors' Syndicate. Fighting is widespread, raising fears of a civil war. The U.S., China and Russia have called for an immediate end to the fighting and the UN, European and African unions have also expressed concern about the situation.

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