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Sudan’s army confirms seven-day ceasefire deal, says commitment to agreement
Sudan’s army confirmed on Sunday a seven-day ceasefire deal with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), saying it would be limited to arrangements for a truce to protect civilians and hospitals and did not address political issues.
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“Your armed forces announces its commitment to the text of the agreement and hopes that the rebel militia will do the same,” the army spokesperson said in a statement on its Facebook page, referring to the RSF.
The ceasefire is due to come into effect on Monday evening.
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