Sudan ceasefire extended for another 72 hours

In the statement made by the RSF, it was stated that the humanitarian ceasefire was extended for 3 more days starting from midnight tonight in order to open humanitarian corridors, facilitate the movement of citizens, meet their needs and reach safe places upon regional and international calls.

The military also announced that, with the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the United States, they decided to extend the ceasefire for another 72 hours. Despite the ceasefire that started on the night of April 28, between the army and the RSF in Sudan, at different points in the capital Khartoum, clashes continued.

Both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire.

CHARGE OF TRANSFORMING THE HOSPITAL TO A MILITARY HEADQUARTERS

The army accused the RSF of turning a hospital, including those in intensive care, into a military headquarters in the city of Sharku Nile, by evacuating it and filling it with ammunition.

Meanwhile, Sudan Civil Aviation Authority announced that the decision to close the airspace, except for humanitarian aid and evacuation flights, has been extended until 13 May.

CONFLICT BETWEEN ARMY AND RSF IN SUDAN

Armed clashes broke out between the Sudanese army and the RSF on the morning of April 15 in the capital of Sudan, Khartoum and other cities.

The disagreement between the army and the RSF regarding the military security reform, which envisages "the full participation of the RSF in the army," had turned into a hot conflict in the last few months.

Sudan's Ministry of Health reported that 528 people were killed and 4,599 injured in the clashes that started between the army and the HDK on April 15.

The Army and RSF announced that they had decided to extend an additional 72 hours starting from midnight on April 28, with the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the USA.

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