Sunday, an Egyptian embassy staff member was shot in Sudan, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Abu Zeid said.

Abu Zeid did not say when the incident took place or who is suspected of being behind it. He, however, stressed "the need to exercise the utmost caution in order to preserve the safety of our citizens and members of our missions in Sudan."

Sudan has been witnessing clashes that erupted on April 15 between forces loyal to Burhan and those of his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The former allies seized power in a 2021 coup but later fell out in a bitter power struggle.

The conflict -- much of which has taken place in Khartoum -- has left hundreds dead and thousands wounded.

Heavy gunfire, loud explosions, and fighter jets roared in many parts of the capital Saturday morning, according to witnesses.