The Sudanese army and the rapid reaction forces have agreed to observe a three day ceasefire, a development reported by the TV channel AlHadath. The tentative truce aims to reduce fighting across the country and create space for humanitarian assistance and negotiations. Observers note that the pause covers multiple fronts and is intended to hold despite ongoing tensions in several urban centers.
Officials from the Sudanese Armed Forces indicated that, for the moment, the overall security situation remains stable nationwide with limited disturbances in parts of the capital, Khartoum. The assessment points to a calmer environment in most regions, though pockets of risk persist in specific districts near critical infrastructure and crowded urban areas.
Al Arabiya, another media outlet, reported that clashes had occurred early on the morning of May 5 in the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport and along some eastern outskirts of the capital city. The incidents underscored the fragile security landscape as fighters maneuver around key access points and contested zones inside and near Khartoum.
In Washington, the administration announced new sanctions targeting individuals whose actions have contributed to destabilizing the situation in Sudan. The measures reflect a broader diplomatic strategy aimed at pressing for a sustained cessation of hostilities and a return to constructive talks among rival factions.
Earlier statements from the U.S. State Department described the draining impact of conflict on nationals abroad, noting that about a thousand American citizens have been evacuated from Sudan. The evacuations highlight the ongoing risk for noncombatants and the importance of orderly withdrawal plans for those seeking safety outside the country.
The latest phase of the confrontation began in mid-April, when tensions escalated between military commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Dagalo. The confrontation shifted from sporadic clashes to an open contest for influence over the country’s security apparatus, marking a decisive moment in Sudan’s political trajectory.