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Sudanese parties agree new 72-hour cease-fire, say Saudi-US mediators

Sudan’s warring factions have agreed to a new 72-hour cease-fire starting at 6 a.m. local time on Sunday, mediators Saudi Arabia and the United States said in a joint statement. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United States of America…

UNSC condemns Sudan violence, calls on parties to honor ceasefire agreements

The UN security council on Friday expressed concern over the continued fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and condemned attacks on civilians and UN and humanitarian workers, as well as on…

White House imposing sanctions as Sudan’s warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal

The White House announced Thursday that it will impose sanctions against key defense companies and people who “perpetuate violence” in Sudan as the warring sides failed to abide by a cease-fire agreement in the northeastern African nation.…

Sudanese army suspends talks over cease-fire — diplomatic source

Sudan’s army has suspended talks over a cease-fire and enabling humanitarian access, according to a Sudanese diplomatic source, raising fears of fresh bloodshed. The talks with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in…

Sudan’s warring parties trade blame over truce breach

Sudan’s warring sides accused each other on Thursday of being behind breaches of the latest cease-fire that was negotiated by Saudi Arabia and the US, now in its third day. The one-week truce was violated only minutes after it came into…

Blinken discusses cease-fire, Saudi talks during call with Sudan’s Burhan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call with Sudanese army leader Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan to discuss efforts to reach “an effective short-term cease-fire ” in the country, the State Department said on Saturday. “I…