[UPDATE-Apr. 20] Heavy Gunfire, Explosions Heard Close to Presidential Palace in Khartoum, Sudan

Fierce exchanges of gunfire as well as massive explosions have been heard near the vicinity of the presidential palace,

in the northern part of Sudan’s capital Khartoum following days of tension between the army and a powerful paramilitary group.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

[UPDATE-Apr. 20] Statements by Chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Head of the Rapid Reaction Force Mohammed Hamdan Daglo “Hamedti”