Earlier, Saudi Arabia and the United States, sponsors of the peace talks held in Jeddah, announced that the ceasefire would come into effect on Monday evening.
Regional and international countries have welcomed the signing of the armistice agreement by the two parties to the conflict during the talks in Jeddah.
“Gharit” clarified the details of the agreement between the two parties to the conflict in a number of points, including:
Representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces confirmed in Jeddah the agreement providing for humanitarian arrangements and a short-term ceasefire, which is to be implemented 48 hours after signing and last for 7 days, subject to extension. humanitarian aid and the restoration of basic services, in addition to withdrawing the Forces from government installations and facilitating the transit of humanitarian aid. With reservations about the parties’ commitment, based on past experiences, the current agreement distinguishes the existence of a US-Saudi-international monitoring mechanism. This action is in line with the agreed “step by step” approach, and future talks should focus on improving security and humanitarian conditions for civilians. Our current efforts are aimed at ending the violence to reduce the suffering of the Sudanese people, beginning with a short-term ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian assistance and the restoration of basic services. The ultimate goal is a definitive cessation of hostilities, the resumption of democratic transition and the formation of a civilian government. “We will not stop supporting the people of Sudan and will continue to urge the parties to fully honor their commitments under this agreement.”
Renewed clashes
Witnesses on Sunday reported clashes in central and southern Khartoum. Repeated ceasefires since the conflict began on April 15 have failed to stop the fighting, but what happened in Jeddah marks the first time the two sides have signed a negotiated armistice agreement . Since the start of the conflict, hundreds of people have been killed and 1.1 million people have fled their homes, either within the country or to neighboring countries, fueling a humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize the region. Those who remain in Khartoum suffer rampant looting, a breakdown in health services and dwindling supplies of food, fuel, electricity and water.
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