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Fierce fighting broke out between the rival military forces on Wednesday, according to a joint statement issued by Saudi Arabia and the US. The conflict began in mid-April amid months of escalating tensions between Sudan’s army, led by Gen. Abdul Fattah Burhan, and the Rapid Support Force, a paramilitary force, led by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
Saudi Arabia and the United States said on Friday that military and paramilitary forces in Sudan were “well” following a ceasefire after days of sporadic clashes. The new ceasefire, brokered by Riyadh and Washington, comes into force on Monday but fighting continues in Khartoum and the West Darfur region. Fierce fighting broke out between the rival military forces on Wednesday, according to a joint statement issued by Saudi Arabia and the US. The conflict began in mid-April amid months of escalating tensions between Sudan’s army, led by Gen. Abdul Fattah Burhan, and the Rapid Support Force, a paramilitary force, led by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
According to the Sudanese Doctors’ Syndicate, at least 863 civilians have been killed in the conflict, including at least 190 children. The week-long ceasefire is the seventh attempt at a settlement. Its earlier seven agreements were violated. Humanitarian aid missions have been able to deliver “urgently needed medical supplies” to various locations in Sudan amid reports of peace on Thursday. Efforts are underway to restore telecommunication services in the capital Khartoum and other areas of the country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday warned both sides of possible sanctions if they did not abide by the current ceasefire.
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