The brutal conflict in Sudan shows no signs of abating despite a major paramilitary group endorsing a ceasefire proposal. The Rapid Support Forces have expressed support for a US-led truce initiative, but fierce fighting continues to ravage the country after more than two years of warfare....Click to Read More >>➤
Government forces aligned with the national army have yet to formally respond to international mediators. The ongoing violence was starkly demonstrated on Friday when explosions rocked the army-controlled capital of Khartoum, underscoring the fragile security situation.
Military experts remain skeptical about the RSF’s true intentions despite their public support for peace talks. Multiple analysts warn the paramilitary group is actually preparing a major offensive to capture the strategic southern city of el-Obeid, suggesting the truce declaration may be tactical rather than genuine.
The devastating conflict pits army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy, RSF commander Mohammed Hamdan Daglo. What began as a power struggle in April 2023 has evolved into a full-scale civil war with complex international dimensions.
The United Nations has accused the United Arab Emirates of supplying weapons to the RSF, allegations that Emirati officials consistently deny. Meanwhile, the Sudanese army has reportedly received military support from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran according to independent observers.
In a significant recent development, the RSF captured El-Fasher less than two weeks ago. This victory gave them control of the army’s last major stronghold in western Darfur and was accompanied by reports of mass killings, sexual violence and widespread looting.
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate dramatically. The war has already killed tens of thousands of people while displacing nearly 12 million others. Multiple regions now face catastrophic hunger crises with famine confirmed in several areas including Darfur’s El-Fasher and displacement camps.
Despite the RSF’s public embrace of ceasefire talks, the reality on the ground suggests both sides are preparing for further escalation. The paramilitary group now controls all five state capitals in Darfur and substantial southern territories, while the army dominates northern, eastern and central regions along the Nile.
International mediators from the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt are backing the proposed ceasefire. Although specific details remain confidential, senior officials indicate the plan calls for a three-month truce during which both sides would negotiate a permanent peace agreement in Jeddah. ...Click to Read More >>➤
