Sudan's military has advised citizens to move away from areas controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) across the country, warning that the RSF positions are legitimate targets for its Air Force.

The army and the RSF began battling each other in mid-April last year as tensions over plans for a new political transition and restructuring of the military erupted into heavy fighting.

On Tuesday, the army accused the RSF of using civilians as human shields.

 “The armed forces would like to draw the attention of citizens to the need for them to stay clear from areas across the country where Dagalo's terrorist militia maintains a presence,” said the army, which has recently regained some ground in the capital.