SUDAN ARMY IS PREPARED TO CEASE FIGHTING “IMMEDIATELY” – On condition that the Rapid Support Forces lay down arms first
Sudan’s army is prepared to cease fighting “immediately” should the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) lay down arms first, Sudan’s ambassador to Ethiopia said during a press conference in Addis Ababa.
Despite multiple ceasefire declarations, the two sides appeared to be battling for control of territory in the capital Khartoum ahead of proposed talks, though the leaders of both factions have shown little public willingness to negotiate after more than two weeks of fighting.
The Sudanese army on Thursday sought to dislodge the RSF from its positions near central Khartoum in intense battles, Daffa-alla Elhage, Sudan’s special envoy to Ethiopia, told diplomats in Addis it was up to the paramilitary group take the first step towards peace.