Breaking News: Sudan's RSF Militia Agrees to Humanitarian Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Crisis
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire proposal from the US, the group announced on Thursday. The RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has been at the center of an 18-month siege on the city of el-Fasher in western Darfur, blocking humanitarian aid and causing widespread starvation.
The humanitarian ceasefire is a crucial development, as the UN-backed global hunger monitor has confirmed famine conditions in el-Fasher. The city's residents have been unable to flee, and repeated UN appeals for aid have been ignored.
The RSF has faced international backlash over reports of mass killings by its foot soldiers, which it has denied. However, the group has admitted to "violations" committed by individuals and has arrested some.
The agreement comes as civil war between Sudan's army and the RSF continues, with both parties having agreed to various ceasefire proposals in the past. The US, along with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other international partners, has been pushing for a ceasefire to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
The Sudanese military-led government has yet to respond to the RSF's announcement. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming hours.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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