ALBAWABA - Sudan is slated to witness a 7-days ceasefire within the next 48 hours . The ceasefire was finalized during talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Sudan’s warring factions sign seven-day ceasefire, sources say https://t.co/p368D89mHO
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The Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces have reached a significant breakthrough in their negotiations, as both parties signed an agreement for a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire.
News media outlets confirmed the agreement on Saturday evening, with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in attendance as a witness to the signing ceremony.
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Week-long ceasefire to begin in Sudan on May 22: US pic.twitter.com/20zgLQKmIj— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 20, 2023
The key provision of the agreement stipulates that the ceasefire will come into effect 48 hours after the signing, providing a brief respite from the ongoing conflict.
This cessation of hostilities aims to create a conducive environment for the delivery of essential humanitarian aid to the affected regions, addressing the pressing needs of the population during this critical period.
The temporary ceasefire provides an opportunity for humanitarian organizations to reach vulnerable communities, deliver essential supplies, and provide much-needed relief to those affected by the conflict.
