The ceasefire, monitored by Saudi Arabia and the United States as well as the warring parties, was reached after five weeks of fighting in Khartoum and violence in other parts of Sudan, including the region. western Darfur.
Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has exacerbated a humanitarian crisis, forced more than 1.3 million people to flee their homes and threatens to destabilize the entire region.
The army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, relies on the air force, while the Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, have deployed in the streets of Khartoum and set to work there. ‘shelter.
It is unclear whether either side has gained an advantage in a conflict that threatens to destabilize countries in the region.
Residents said clashes broke out between the two rival armed groups on Wednesday in Khartoum and other towns.
The ceasefire was agreed on Saturday after talks in Jeddah mediated by Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Previous ceasefire declarations have failed to stop the fighting. In statements Wednesday evening, the army and the RSF accused each other of violating the agreement.
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