Sudan Conflict Rages On Despite Claims of Extended Cease-Fire.

The continued fighting came despite cease-fire pledges from both the army and the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, which have been battling for control of the North African country since April 15. Air strikes, heavy shelling and gunfire continued across strategic sites in Sudan's capital Khartoum as the war that's torn the nation apart - killing hundreds of people and sending hundreds of thousands fleeing - entered its third week. [Extracted from the article]