US Officials: The Jeddah Declaration Is Not a Ceasefire

US State Department officials stated that the commitment declaration signed between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is not a ceasefire, but rather aims to direct the conduct of the forces to create favorable conditions for the flow of humanitarian aid. The officials, who spoke during a briefing for reporters on the condition of anonymity, noted that achieving the ultimate goal of a permanent cessation of hostilities requires a lengthy process, as both parties remain "very distant." However, they expressed hope that the agreement made on Thursday would create momentum.