The Sudanese capital experienced some calm this Saturday morning, amid a 7-day ceasefire that has reduced clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. However, it has yet to deliver the anticipated humanitarian aid to the millions trapped in the capital. The Rapid Support Forces accused the army, in a statement today, of violating the ceasefire and launching an airstrike that destroyed a currency printing company.
Meanwhile, the army indicated that its "call for reserve forces is a partial mobilization and a constitutional procedure," adding that it "expects a large response to the call." The Sudanese police noted that they are "expanding their deployment and recalling able retired members to assist." The United Nations World Food Programme announced today that it has begun providing food assistance in Khartoum, adding, "Safety, security, and access to areas must be ensured so that we can increase our support to reach 500,000 people."
On Saturday evening, the Rapid Support Forces expressed their readiness to discuss the possibility of renewing the ceasefire agreement under Saudi-American mediation, reaffirming their commitment to the short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements signed in Jeddah on May 20, 2023. They announced their full willingness to continue discussions during the last two days of the ceasefire under the Saudi-American mediation to explore the possibility of renewing the ceasefire agreement.
Those remaining in Khartoum are suffering from a collapse of services such as electricity, water, and telecommunications, while thieves are looting homes, mostly in affluent neighborhoods.
