One of Sudan’s combating generals, who leads the paramilitary force fighting the country’s army, has told the BBC he will not negotiate until fighting ends.

But Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, said his fighters were being “relentlessly” bombed since a three-day truce had been extended.

Thursday night’s extension of an uneasy ceasefire followed intensive diplomatic efforts by neighboring countries, as well as the US, UK and UN.

Speaking to the BBC, Hemedti said he was open to talks but the condition was that the ceasefire should hold.

He said he had no personal problem with Gen Burhan, but regarded him as a traitor for bringing into government those loyal to former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted by the army and RSF together in 2019 after mass street protests.

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