Saudi Arabia and the United States have successfully brokered a seven-day ceasefire between the warring factions in Sudanto mediate the conflict.
The breakthrough agreement, hailed as a crucial step towards lasting peace, comes after intense negotiations and demonstrates the commitment of the international community to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
In Jeddah, representatives of both Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo have signed the ceasefire agreement.
The announcement of Saturday’s ceasefire comes two weeks after the initial gathering of representatives from the warring generals in Jeddah for talks.
The signing took place in the presence of international mediators. As part of the agreement, both parties have committed not to pursue any military advantage prior to the ceasefire’s commencement, which is scheduled for Monday night at 21:45 local time.
In Jeddah, representatives of both Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo have signed the ceasefire agreement.
The signing took place in the presence of international mediators. As part of the agreement, both parties have committed not to pursue any military advantage prior to the ceasefire’s commencement, which is scheduled for Monday night at 21:45 local time.
“It will be automatically renewed until we reach a permanent cease-fire through mechanisms we will discuss in the coming days to achieve confidence between the parties and for more humanitarian services for the Sudanese citizen,” said Ali Jafar, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Sudan.
Despite numerous ceasefires that have been announced since the onset of fighting five weeks ago, they have often been swiftly disregarded by the warring factions involved.
The latest ceasefire, despite being declared, did not prevent air strikes and artillery exchanges from shaking Khartoum on Saturday.
Additionally, armed individuals carried out an attack on the Qatari embassy, causing significant damage.
“This Sudanese blood is precious to you more than anyone else, and you know the importance of saving it,” said Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister after the deal was reached on Saturday.
“I hope this agreement will be a hope for the Sudanese people, especially the people of Khartoum, in which they can finish their humanitarian services in the seven days and hopefully, it will be more,” he added.
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According to Martin Griffiths, the UN aid chief, he informed AFP on Thursday that there have been significant and blatant violations of the agreement, which, although falling short of a full ceasefire, was considered important.
The seven-day ceasefire, scheduled to commence immediately, will halt all military operations and hostilities, providing a much-needed respite for civilians caught in the crossfire.
The temporary cessation of violence will also allow humanitarian organizations to access conflict-affected regions and deliver essential aid to vulnerable populations.
The impact of the Sudanese conflict has been devastating, resulting in widespread displacement, loss of life, and economic hardship.
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The successful implementation of the ceasefire and subsequent negotiations will be crucial in alleviating the humanitarian crisis and paving the way for Sudan’s path to recovery.
