According to officials from the WHO, the unrest in Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 270 people and injuries to more than 2,600.
Fighting between forces loyal to dueling generals continued as they fought for strategic positions in the city.
Each side accused the other of breaking the ceasefire. It was was supposed to start at 6 pm (16:00 GMT).
Even though a ceasefire agreement was in place, live feeds from television news channels in the Khartoum capital region. Which continued to pick up the sound of gunshots in the background.
The conflict began four days ago. Derailing a plan for a transition to a civilian democracy, which had received international support.
The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis, including the almost complete collapse of the health system, and has led to the halting of operations by the Global Food Programme of the United Nations.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken appealed for a ceasefire, which both sides said they supported, but the fighting continued.
If the situation is not brought under control, regional actors may intervene and provide support to various factions in Sudan.
Additionally, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned that Sudan’s health system was at risk of breakdown, and it was nearly impossible to provide humanitarian services around the capital.
