Sudanese armed forces join the truce for 24 hours starting 16:00 GMT announced by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan on Wednesday
CAIRO (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 19th April, 2023) Sudanese armed forces join the truce for 24 hours starting 16:00 GMT announced by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan on Wednesday.
On Saturday, violent clashes between the Sudanese regular army and the RSF broke out, with the epicenter located in Khartoum. Government forces accused the RSF of mutiny and launched airstrikes against their bases.
"The Armed Forces announce their consent to a truce for a period of 24 hours starting 18:00 this evening," the statement said.
The truce was adopted for humanitarian purposes, provided that the RSF will also adhere to it, the military added.
