In the Sudanese city of Nyala, heavy fighting between rival military forces has persisted for several days, resulting in the death of at least 30 civilians and leaving dozens others injured.

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias have been engaged in attempts to seize control of the main army base in the city, which serves as the capital of South Darfur state.

In response, the army has used heavy artillery, leading to shells hitting residential areas.

As a consequence of the violence, many people have fled to villages outside the city, seeking safety.

A human rights worker informed the BBC that RSF fighters have been compelling civilians to surrender their vehicles.

The western region of Darfur has witnessed the worst of the violence since the fierce power struggle erupted in April between the army and the RSF.

Numerous regional efforts have been made to negotiate a ceasefire between the two factions.