Sudan’s army swiftly rejected the declaration of a cease-fire by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, as battles continued between forces loyal to the nation’s two top generals continued for a fourth day in the capital.
(Bloomberg) — Sudan’s army swiftly rejected the declaration of a cease-fire by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, as battles continued between forces loyal to the nation’s two top generals continued for a fourth day in the capital.
The RSF said on Tuesday that it agreed to a 24-hour cessation of hostilities after discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other “friendly nations,” according to a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday.
“We are not aware of any coordination with mediators and the international community about a truce, and the rebellion’s declaration of a 24-hour truce aims to cover up the crushing defeat it will receive within hours,” the Sudanese Armed Forces said in a statement posted on its Facebook page. “We have entered a critical phase and our efforts are focused on achieving its objectives.”
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