A TOP Sudanese general told the BBC today that the army will press on with its fight against a powerful paramilitary group despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire.

The army has waged a bitter 17-month civil war against the Rapid Support Forces that has killed thousands and created a humanitarian disaster with more than half of the country’s 45 million population facing hunger and millions displaced from their homes.

Assistant Commander in Chief Lieutenant General Ibrahim Gabir told the BBC: “Peace talks can go on, but the army will not stop for that.