Sudanese army pounds paramilitaries in Khartoum with air strikes as Washington seeks to extend an 'imperfect' US-brokered ceasefire for three more days
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington is "very actively working to extend the ceasefire" between warring generals.Damaged cars and buildings are seen at the central market during clashes between the RSF and the army in Khartoum. / Photo: Reuters
There have been multiple truce efforts since fighting broke out on April 15 between Sudan's army led by General Abdel Fattah al Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commanded by his deputy turned rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington was"very actively working to extend the ceasefire" between the warring generals.
Burhan on Wednesday said he would consider a proposal by the East African IGAD bloc for another three-day ceasefire when the current truce formally expires at midnight , but no further details have been released and the RSF's response to the proposal is unclear.
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