Sudanese Army And RSF Sepekati Plan To Ceasefire
US senior adviser to Arab and African affairs, Mass Boulos, said efforts to reach a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan were ongoing after Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) approved the initial plan in principle.
"Both sides have agreed in principle, and as far as we know there is no objection from one of them. We are now focusing on the small details," Boulos said in a statement quoted by Anadolu from the Sudan Tribune.
Reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, November 4, Boulos said the ongoing initiative aims to reach a full ceasefire and the next stage based on the framework agreed by the Four International Group in Washington.
On September 12, four-state groups US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates called for a three-month ceasefire in Sudan to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid as a move towards a permanent ceasefire.
The US-led group also proposed a transitional process for nine months after the initial ceasefire to form an independent civilian government in Sudan.
According to Boulos, there have been no negotiations between the RSF and the Sudanese army, but separate communications led by the US are helping the process.
He described the humanitarian situation in El-Fasher as "very urgent and painful," and stressed US criticism of the atrocities against civilians in the capital of North Darfur State.
On October 26, RSF seized El-Fasher and carried out massacres of civilians, reports local and international organizations, amid fears the attack could escalate divisions in Sudan.
"Our main concern at this time is to immediately deal with the humanitarian situation, then reach lasting peace in Sudan and maintain its integrity," said Boulos.
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In a statement on platform X on Tuesday, Boulos again denounced "terrible crimes against civilians in El-Fasher" and called for immediate action to protect civilians and end violence in Sudan.
The statement was made by Boulos after meeting Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, where they discussed the latest developments and pressing challenges in the region.
Since April 15, 2023, Sudanese soldiers and RSF have been involved in a war that failed to end through regional and international mediation. The conflict has killed thousands of people and forced millions of others to flee.