No casualties have been reported among Chinese citizens in the ongoing conflicts in Sudan, Charge d' Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sudan, Zhang Xianghua, said on Sunday.

During an interview with China Media Group, Zhang stated that the Embassy had immediately launched the emergency response mechanism and had requested that the Sudanese side effectively protect the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in the country.

On Saturday, armed clashes between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces had been reported throughout the capital of Khartoum and its sister city of Omduran, resulting in at least 30 deaths and hundreds of injuries, according to United Nations officials.

Zhang added that the Embassy had issued emergency security tips to Chinese personnel and institutions in Sudan, coordinated with the Sudanese side to provide support and assistance, and reminded Chinese citizens in Sudan to pay attention to the development of the situation and the information released by the Embassy, not to go outside, and stay away from windows to avoid stray bullets.

(Cover: Smokes are seen in Khartoum, capital of Sudan, April 15, 2023. /Xinhua)