And the official Twitter account wrote:
In response to U.S.-Saudi mediation, we are announcing the extension of the truce for an additional 72 hours, to open humanitarian corridors, facilitate the movement of citizens and residents, and enable them to meet their needs and reach safe areas. We affirm our acceptance of the request for a ceasefire and our attachment to it. We welcome local, regional and international initiatives. The Rapid Support Forces affirmed their strict adherence to the declared truce, calling on the military to do the same.
This development comes after the end of the first day of a 7-day truce, which the Sudanese army announced its approval, noting that the Intergovernmental Authority for the Development of East African Countries (IGAD) had proposed the truce.
The Rapid Support Forces affirmed their commitment to the humanitarian truce, but did not mention the seven-day issue.
Fighting continues despite truce
On the ground, fierce fighting continues between the two camps.
The sounds of shelling and clashes echoed through the neighboring towns of Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri.
“Since last night and this morning, there have been airstrikes and sounds of clashes,” said Al-Sadiq Ahmed, 49, an engineer from Khartoum.
Residents said heavy shelling in Khartoum on Thursday hampered efforts to deliver urgent aid to stranded civilians, according to The Associated Press.
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