RSF announces unilateral three-month ‘humanitarian truce’ in Sudan
Summary
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a three-month ceasefire in the country's ongoing civil war. This move was made on Monday by RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo but has not been confirmed by the opposing Sudanese Armed Forces. The truce aims to protect civilians and provide humanitarian aid.Key Facts
- RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, announced the truce.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have not agreed to this truce.
- Al-Burhan rejected a ceasefire proposal from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United States.
- Hemedti said the truce is intended to improve civilian safety and deliver humanitarian help.
- The civil war started in April 2023 after a power-sharing deal fell through.
- Fighting has killed tens of thousands and displaced at least 14 million people.
- The RSF recently took control of the city of el Fasher.
- Satellite images show RSF fighters involved in mass burials, possibly to hide evidence of mass killings.
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