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<p>Sudan's warring sides,&nbsp;the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),&nbsp;agreed to a new 72-hour ceasefire from Sunday (June 18), as fighting intensified with deadly air strikes in the capital city of Khartoum and an exodus of wounded from Darfur over the border into Chad. According to a statement from Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce the agreement of representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a ceasefire throughout Sudan for a period of 72 hours."</p>

<p>The ceasefire would take place from 6 am (0400 GMT), the mediators said. "The two sides agreed that during the ceasefire period, they would refrain from movements and attacks, the use of warplanes or drones, artillery bombardment, reinforcement of positions, resupply of forces, or refrain from attempting to achieve military gains," they added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mediators also said that the Sudanese army and the RSF agreed to allow the freedom of movement and the delivery of humanitarian aid throughout Sudan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Air strikes kill 17 in Khartoum</strong></h2>

<p>The conflict in Sudan has been going on since April 15 with multiple truces agreed and broken. On Saturday, 17 civilians including five children were killed in air strikes in Khartoum, the news agency AFP reported citing a citizens' support committee.</p>

<p>Earlier, Khartoum residents reported air strikes around Yarmouk,&nbsp;which is home to a weapons manufacturing and arms depot complex where the RSF claimed "full control" in early June.</p>

<p>And on Friday, deputy army chief Yasser Atta warned civilians to keep away from houses where the RSF were located because the army "will attack them at any time".</p>

<p>Previously, a 24-hour ceasefire from <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-fighting-resumes-after-24-hour-ceasefire-expires-egypt-toughens-visa-rules-603156">June 10-11 provided Khartoum's residents with some relief </a></strong>from air strikes and artillery exchanges that ravaged neighbourhoods across the capital city. However, fighting resumed within 10 minutes of the ceasefire ending.</p>

<h2><strong>An influx of injured people in Chad's hospitals</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, medics in Chad said that they were overwhelmed by hundreds of wounded people fleeing Sudan's Darfur region. "We are overwhelmed in the operating theatre. We urgently need more beds and more staff," said Seybou Diarra, a physician and project coordinator in Adre, Chad, for the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) charity, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the MSF said that as violence raged in West Darfur, wounded people were coming in waves to the hospital in Adre. Over 600 patients, most with gunshot wounds, arrived at the facility over three days -- more than half of them on Friday, the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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Sudan's warring sides, the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), agreed to a new 72-hour ceasefire from Sunday (June 18), as fighting intensified with deadly air strikes in the capital city of Khartoum and an exodus of wounded from Darfur over the border into Chad.

Sudan's warring sides, the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), agreed to a new 72-hour ceasefire from Sunday (June 18), as fighting intensified with deadly air strikes in the capital city of Khartoum and an exodus of wounded from Darfur over the border into Chad. According to a statement from Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce the agreement of representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a ceasefire throughout Sudan for a period of 72 hours." The ceasefire would take place from 6 am (0400 GMT), the mediators said. "The two sides agreed that during the ceasefire period, they would refrain from movements and attacks, the use of warplanes or drones, artillery bombardment, reinforcement of positions, resupply of forces, or refrain from attempting to achieve military gains," they added. Watch | Sudan's eighth attempt at ceasefire begins × The mediators also said that the Sudanese army and the RSF agreed to allow the freedom of movement and the delivery of humanitarian aid throughout Sudan. Air strikes kill 17 in Khartoum The conflict in Sudan has been going on since April 15 with multiple truces agreed and broken. On Saturday, 17 civilians including five children were killed in air strikes in Khartoum, the news agency AFP reported citing a citizens' support committee. Earlier, Khartoum residents reported air strikes around Yarmouk, which is home to a weapons manufacturing and arms depot complex where the RSF claimed "full control" in early June. And on Friday, deputy army chief Yasser Atta warned civilians to keep away from houses where the RSF were located because the army "will attack them at any time". Previously, a 24-hour ceasefire from June 10-11 provided Khartoum's residents with some relief from air strikes and artillery exchanges that ravaged neighbourhoods across the capital city. However, fighting resumed within 10 minutes of the ceasefire ending. An influx of injured people in Chad's hospitals On Saturday, medics in Chad said that they were overwhelmed by hundreds of wounded people fleeing Sudan's Darfur region. "We are overwhelmed in the operating theatre. We urgently need more beds and more staff," said Seybou Diarra, a physician and project coordinator in Adre, Chad, for the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) charity, AFP reported. In a statement, the MSF said that as violence raged in West Darfur, wounded people were coming in waves to the hospital in Adre. Over 600 patients, most with gunshot wounds, arrived at the facility over three days -- more than half of them on Friday, the statement added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sudan conflict: Warring sides agree to new truce after days of intense fighting

<p>Sudan’s two warring forces — The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — have announced a seven-day ceasefire even as mass exodus continued and death toll breached the 500-mark.</p>

<p>In a statement on Tuesday, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said that both sides would send representatives for peace talks “to be held at an agreed venue of their choice”, reports CNN.</p>

<p>However, it is unclear whether the warring forces would abide by the truce as similar ceasefire announcements have failed to yield any results in the past.</p>

<p>Moreover, the SAF and RSF are yet to respond to the South Sudan ministry’s statement through their official channels.</p>

<p>The latest announcement comes after the UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) warned that more than 800,000 people may flee to neighboring countries, as the ongoing violence stifles evacuation convoys from key ports in Sudan.</p>

<p>According to estimates, 73,000 refugees — mostly women and children — have already fled Sudan to neighboring countries like Chad, Egypt, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, amidst fears of regional instability.</p>

<h2><strong>United Nations estimates over 800,000 could flee Sudan if fighting continues&nbsp;</strong></h2>

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<p>Concerns over shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, have triggered the mass exodus. The fighting has also rendered all hospitals useless, as many of them are not operational, or in some way damaged.</p>

<p>According to reports, the fuel crisis has paved the way for black market trade, forcing many people to abandon their vehicles&nbsp;and trudge on foot to escape.</p>

<p>World Health Organization (WHO) regional director Ahmed al-Mandhari said that health facilities have come under attack in Khartoum, and some are even being used as military bases.</p>

<p>"Up to now there were around 26 reported attacks on healthcare facilities. Some of these attacks resulted in the death of healthcare workers and civilians in these hospitals," he told the BBC.</p>

<p>The ongoing armed conflict between two generals — General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Chief General Mohamed Hamdan Dagaloof of the paramilitary group RSF — began on April 15.</p>

<p>The conflict has already crossed into the third week, and since it started, has resulted in the death of at least 528 people. As per estimates by the Sudanese health ministry, an additional 4,599 have been injured in the fighting.</p>

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Sudan’s two warring forces — The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — have announced a seven-day ceasefire even as mass exodus continued and death toll breached the 500-mark.

Sudan’s two warring forces — The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — have announced a seven-day ceasefire even as mass exodus continued and death toll breached the 500-mark. In a statement on Tuesday, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said that both sides would send representatives for peace talks “to be held at an agreed venue of their choice”, reports CNN. However, it is unclear whether the warring forces would abide by the truce as similar ceasefire announcements have failed to yield any results in the past. Moreover, the SAF and RSF are yet to respond to the South Sudan ministry’s statement through their official channels. The latest announcement comes after the UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) warned that more than 800,000 people may flee to neighboring countries, as the ongoing violence stifles evacuation convoys from key ports in Sudan. According to estimates, 73,000 refugees — mostly women and children — have already fled Sudan to neighboring countries like Chad, Egypt, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, amidst fears of regional instability. United Nations estimates over 800,000 could flee Sudan if fighting continues Concerns over shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, have triggered the mass exodus. The fighting has also rendered all hospitals useless, as many of them are not operational, or in some way damaged. According to reports, the fuel crisis has paved the way for black market trade, forcing many people to abandon their vehicles and trudge on foot to escape. World Health Organization (WHO) regional director Ahmed al-Mandhari said that health facilities have come under attack in Khartoum, and some are even being used as military bases. "Up to now there were around 26 reported attacks on healthcare facilities. Some of these attacks resulted in the death of healthcare workers and civilians in these hospitals," he told the BBC. The ongoing armed conflict between two generals — General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Chief General Mohamed Hamdan Dagaloof of the paramilitary group RSF — began on April 15. The conflict has already crossed into the third week, and since it started, has resulted in the death of at least 528 people. As per estimates by the Sudanese health ministry, an additional 4,599 have been injured in the fighting. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Sudan’s warring army and paramilitary force agree to seven-day truce, says South Sudan

<p>Sudan was rocked by fresh violence on Thursday despite a United States-brokered ceasefire being in effect. The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes on the 13th day of the conflict, while deadly fighting flared in Darfur. The three-day truce expires on Friday and the US and African nations are racing to secure an extension.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army said late Wednesday that it had agreed to the IGAD proposal for talks in Juba on extending the truce by a further 72 hours. The RSF's response to the proposal remains unclear.</p>

<p>The military said the presidents of South Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti worked on a proposal that includes extending the truce and talks between the two forces.</p>

<p>"Burhan thanked the IGAD and expressed an initial approval to that," the army statement said.</p>

<p>Ever since the fighting broke out on April 15 between Sudan's regular army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by his deputy-turned-rival, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, several efforts have been made to strike a truce. However, nothing has materialised.</p>

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<p>The fighting has continued despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on Tuesday. Warplanes have been patrolling the skies over the capital's northern suburbs and artillery fire and heavy machine gun fire have continued on the ground, witnesses said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fighting in Sudan has left at least 512 people dead and injured 4,193, according to health ministry figures, although the real death toll is likely to be much higher.</p>

<p>An RSF statement has accused the army of attacking its forces on Thursday and spreading "false rumours".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khartoum and the nearby cities of Omdurman and Bahri were rocked by the sounds of airstrikes, witnesses said. The fighting witnessed a lull during the three-day ceasefire, but it is due to expire at midnight.</p>

<p>Several countries have been working to evacuate their citizens from Sudan. However, many foreign nationals remain stuck despite the largest such exodus since the withdrawal of US-led forces from Afghanistan in 2021. Meanwhile, Sudanese civilians are fleeing Khartoum as they struggle to find food, water and fuel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat discussed working together to create a sustainable end to the fighting, the State Department said on Wednesday.</p>

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Sudan was rocked by fresh violence on Thursday despite a United States-brokered ceasefire being in effect. The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes on the 13th day of the conflict, while deadly fighting flared in Darfur.

Sudan was rocked by fresh violence on Thursday despite a United States-brokered ceasefire being in effect. The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes on the 13th day of the conflict, while deadly fighting flared in Darfur. The three-day truce expires on Friday and the US and African nations are racing to secure an extension. The army said late Wednesday that it had agreed to the IGAD proposal for talks in Juba on extending the truce by a further 72 hours. The RSF's response to the proposal remains unclear. The military said the presidents of South Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti worked on a proposal that includes extending the truce and talks between the two forces. "Burhan thanked the IGAD and expressed an initial approval to that," the army statement said. Ever since the fighting broke out on April 15 between Sudan's regular army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by his deputy-turned-rival, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, several efforts have been made to strike a truce. However, nothing has materialised. Also Read | Approximately 3,500 Indians in conflict-torn Sudan, New Delhi monitoring situation The fighting has continued despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on Tuesday. Warplanes have been patrolling the skies over the capital's northern suburbs and artillery fire and heavy machine gun fire have continued on the ground, witnesses said. The fighting in Sudan has left at least 512 people dead and injured 4,193, according to health ministry figures, although the real death toll is likely to be much higher. An RSF statement has accused the army of attacking its forces on Thursday and spreading "false rumours". × Khartoum and the nearby cities of Omdurman and Bahri were rocked by the sounds of airstrikes, witnesses said. The fighting witnessed a lull during the three-day ceasefire, but it is due to expire at midnight. Several countries have been working to evacuate their citizens from Sudan. However, many foreign nationals remain stuck despite the largest such exodus since the withdrawal of US-led forces from Afghanistan in 2021. Meanwhile, Sudanese civilians are fleeing Khartoum as they struggle to find food, water and fuel. Further, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat discussed working together to create a sustainable end to the fighting, the State Department said on Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Air strikes continue to ring in Sudan as US pushes to extend ceasefire

Explosions shook Sudan's capital on Tuesday evening, despite claims of a ceasefire on the fourth day of fighting that has killed nearly 200. It is a fight between Sudan's Army Chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, & his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands the paramilitary rapid support forces. International calls have mounted for an end to hostilities that have spawned increasing lawlessness, death & damage. Battles have taken place throughout the vast country & there are fears of regional spillover. After international mediation, rapid support forces commander Dagalo said he would support a 24-hour armistice. The army denied any knowledge of the armistice & later blamed the rapid support forces for breaking it. The rapid support forces had already accused the army of violating the agreement. By 1600 GMT on Tuesday, the time of the supposed start of the ceasefire, gunfire could still be heard throughout the capital. UN said there is no sign of real abatement of the fighting.

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Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce; Fears of a regional spillover

Explosions and heavy gunfire shattered a 24-hour truce deal in Sudan shortly after it was due to take effect under US pressure on warring military factions to pause fighting that has touched off a humanitarian crisis.

The Sudan conflict has seen airstrikes, artillery and heavy gunfire

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