Sudan Rapid Support Forces announce 3-day ceasefire
Warring factions in Sudan’s military have announced a 3-day ceasefire to mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday celebration.
This comes after fighting in Khartoum enters day six in the capital.
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Reports say explosions and gunfire were heard in Khartoum in the early hours of Friday.
Recall both factions had announced a 24-hour ceasefire but for humanitarian passage but that did not last until fighting resumed.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, led by Commander Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, announced a “humanitarian truce for a period of 72 hours” for Eid al-Fitr to allow for evacuations.
“Based on international, regional, and local understandings, we agreed to a humanitarian truce for a period of 72 hours, starting from six o’clock this morning,” the Rapid Support Forces noted.
“We note that the truce coincides with the blessed Eid Al-Fitr and to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families.”, he added.
