Summary
Fighting in Sudan is leading to calls for a ceasefire, but there are concerns about its timing and effects. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been involved in serious violence in the city of el-Fasher, leading to fears that the proposed ceasefire might affect Sudan’s unity and political stability.
Key Facts
- A conflict is ongoing in Sudan, prompting calls for a "humanitarian ceasefire."
- The RSF militia has been accused of committing genocide and ethnic cleansing in el-Fasher, Darfur.
- There are concerns that the ceasefire timing might influence Sudan's political unity.
- Humanitarian organizations are operating in Sudan without a signed ceasefire.
- Some fear that ceasefires in the past have led to state fragmentation, as seen in other countries.
- The Sudanese situation is complex, involving claims of governance by both the national government and RSF.
- The recognition of RSF under a ceasefire could grant them legitimacy, affecting Sudan's sovereignty.
