'I forget' it's still Ramadan: Khartoum resident

STORY: The conflict between Sudan's military leader and his deputy on Sudan's ruling council broke out four days ago, derailing an internationally-backed plan for a transition to civilian democratic rule four years after the fall of Islamist autocrat Omar al-Bashir to a popular uprising and two years after a military coup.

The fighting has triggered what the United Nations has described as a humanitarian catastrophe, including the near collapse of the health system. At least 185 people have been killed across the sprawling country.

Mohamed says she has been stuck at home over the past four days, with her brother occasionally going out to buy much-needed food supplies.

The fighting comes at a difficult time, as Muslims celebrate the fasting month of Ramadan, often a pleasant celebration, but no longer the case for many Sudanese.