Learn about the extension of the armistice in Sudan and the agreement of the army and support forces, with an American-Saudi welcome
It was agreed between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional five days. The truce began in the evening and was welcomed by the American and Saudi side. This agreement comes after the two international mediators, namely Saudi Arabia and the United States, indicated that they had exhausted their patience in light of the continued Armistice violations.
The extension of the ceasefire was announced in a joint statement issued by the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. It was emphasized that the extension would provide an opportunity to increase humanitarian assistance and restore basic services, in addition to discussing the possibility of extending the ceasefire in the long term.
Continuous clashes and the role of the truce
Violent clashes were recorded in parts of Khartoum before the truce was extended. Clashes continued from Sunday to Monday in the south and west of Omdurman, one of the three cities that make up Khartoum State. Residents in the south of the capital, on the other bank of the Nile, reported clashes late Sunday evening.
The reason for the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces is due to the power struggle that erupted in mid-April, killing hundreds and displacing nearly 1.4 million people.
Saudi Arabia and America welcome the agreement of the army and the Rapid Support Forces to extend the armistice in Sudan
Saudi Arabia and the United States confirmed on Sunday that the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces had repeatedly violated the truce, impeding the arrival of humanitarian aid and the restoration of basic services. humanitarian aid and the restoration of basic services to the Sudanese people, but they expressed their dissatisfaction with the escalation.
humanitarian and security implications
A joint report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Program stated that there is growing concern about the availability of food in Haiti, the Sahel region (Burkina Faso and Mali) and Sudan, reports indicate that this is due to movement restrictions and the outbreak of conflicts in those areas, this The report warned of the repercussions of the internal conflict in Sudan on neighboring countries.
Continuing efforts for humanitarian aid
Despite the temporary cessation of fighting, the United Nations and relief organizations still face challenges in obtaining approvals and security guarantees for the delivery of aid and relief teams to Khartoum and other affected areas in need of assistance.
The international role in humanitarian endowment
The joint statement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States stresses the important role of international mediation in achieving a cease-fire, providing humanitarian aid and restoring basic services in Sudan. The recent statements indicate the willingness of the concerned countries to work to extend the armistice and joint work to end the conflict and achieve stability in the country.
It seems that extending the armistice in Sudan for a period of five days provides an opportunity to provide more humanitarian assistance and restore basic services to the affected Sudanese people. It is important that international efforts be strengthened for mediation and negotiation between the warring parties to reach a lasting political solution that guarantees stability and peace in Sudan and fulfills the aspirations of the Sudanese people in Live in dignity and safety.
