Sudanese civilians have responded with anger and derision as looting has continued unabated - while some residents believe that the truce has even provided cover for fighters to increase their plunder.
The Bankak app has been essential for Sudanese people paying for transport to flee their homes. When it doesn't work, it leaves them stranded and starving and puts their lives at risk.
To many Sudanese, the efforts represent an enduring spirit of hospitality that has remained in place while the state fails to provide any assistance to its citizens.
Since the fighting began, Khartoum's Animal Rescue Centre has been struck by artillery - and even had one of their vehicles stolen by the Rapid Support Forces.
The talks between Khalifa Haftar, who has been accused of a host of war crimes, and the new UN envoy for Libya has angered Libyans including human rights advocates.