The conflict parties in the crisis-ridden country of Sudan have agreed to a new ceasefire. They have agreed to refrain from attacks, the use of combat aircraft and drones for 72 hours to facilitate aid shipments.

Ceasefire after deadly airstrikes in Khartoum

After an airstrike that killed at least 17 people in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, the two conflicting parties have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire and to allow humanitarian deliveries.

US and Saudi Arabia mediate

The US and Saudi Arabia have been trying to mediate in the power struggle that has been going on since April. Several ceasefire agreements have not been observed. The fighting has claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, and more than 2.2 million people have fled to safer areas or neighbouring countries. According to the United Nations, 25 million people are in need of protection and assistance due to the conflict, which is more than half of the population.

17 dead in Khartoum airstrike

Among the 17 fatalities in the Khartoum airstrike were five children, according to the Ministry of Health. It is unclear which of the two conflicting parties is responsible for the attack.

RSF against the country’s military forces

Since mid-April, the RSF of former Vice Ruler Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, a quasi-army formed from militias with tens of thousands of fighters, have been fighting against the military forces led by de facto Chief of State Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The two generals had jointly staged a coup, but later fell out. A transition to democracy demanded by the civil population did not occur.