The Rapid Support Forces announced an extension of the humanitarian ceasefire for 72 hours starting from midnight tonight to open humanitarian corridors and facilitate the movement of citizens and residents, enabling them to meet their needs and reach safe areas. This decision was made in response to international, regional, and local calls. In a statement, they reiterated their "strict commitment to the declared humanitarian ceasefire and the complete cessation of hostilities, despite ongoing violations by the Sudanese army attacking our positions and camps."
In a related statement, the Sudanese army agreed to the extension of the ceasefire with the Rapid Support Forces for 72 hours, beginning at the end of the current ceasefire agreement at midnight. The army stated: "Although we have observed the rebels' intent to attack some sites, we hope that the rebels will adhere to the requirements of implementing the ceasefire."
Based on the efforts of U.S.-Saudi mediation, the armed forces agreed to extend the ceasefire for 72 hours, starting upon the expiration of the current ceasefire, despite observing the rebels' intentions to attempt to attack certain locations.
