The Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced early Friday that it has agreed to extend the ceasefire in the country. Following diplomatic efforts by the United States, the United Nations, and several other countries, the army and the paramilitary forces known as the 'Rapid Support Forces' accepted the ceasefire extension. Although both sides stated that the ceasefire would soon be implemented, military clashes continue in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The bloody clashes in Sudan began on Saturday, April 15, and have continued to this day. The military confrontations have occurred between the army and the paramilitary forces known as the 'Rapid Support Forces.' These forces, formed from former Darfur militants, were supposed to be integrated into the Sudanese army, but this process has led to bloody conflict. The army forces are loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of Sudan, while Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy leader of Sudan, leads the 'Rapid Support Forces.' U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Thursday that the U.S. is actively working to extend the ceasefire. He mentioned that there is a plan that could lead to a reduction in violence. Meanwhile, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House spokesperson, once again urged all Americans to leave Sudan on Thursday. In the recent two weeks of conflict, 512 people have been killed and more than 4,000 injured. The U.S. government is working to ensure the safety of American citizens in Sudan; according to a report by Shahla Arasteh, the UN Secretary-General proposed a three-day ceasefire for Sudan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. At least 500 have died in the clashes in Sudan; the army has agreed to extend the ceasefire. Verification | Traces of the Russian Wagner Group in Sudan's tensions. As the civil war in Sudan intensifies, U.S. embassy staff have left the country. Continued clashes in Sudan; the ceasefire was violated within minutes. Guterres called for a 'three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire' in Sudan. The Sudanese army commanders agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire. The death toll in Sudan has reached around 100; the G7 expressed 'deep concern' about the Sudan crisis. Clashes in Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces: at least 56 people have been killed.
Ceasefire Extended for Three Days in Sudan
The Sudanese army has agreed to extend a ceasefire for three days amid ongoing violent clashes with the Rapid Support Forces. Diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and the UN have been pivotal in this decision, although fighting continues in Khartoum. This situation is critical as it highlights the instability in Sudan and the international community's attempts to mediate.
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📰 What Happened
The Sudanese army has agreed to extend a ceasefire for three days amid ongoing violent clashes with the Rapid Support Forces. Despite this agreement, fighting continues in the capital, Khartoum.
- 512 people have been killed and over 4,000 injured in the recent conflict.
- The ceasefire extension follows diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and the UN.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Sudan has been experiencing a power struggle between the military and paramilitary forces, leading to violent clashes and a humanitarian crisis.
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