Sudanese forces have announced a three day truce coinciding with the Eid al Fitr celebrations, a move aimed at easing daily life for civilians and enabling humanitarian work. The announcement comes via a statement from the Sudanese Armed Forces and is reported by DEA News. The military leadership explained that the ceasefire begins on Friday, April 21, and lasts for three days to allow citizens to observe Eid al Fitr and to facilitate the delivery of aid and essential services.
Representatives from Sudanese security forces also voiced hope that the Rapid Reaction Force, the paramilitary unit sometimes referred to as the RRF, will adhere to all ceasefire conditions and halt any military operations during the period. In related developments, sources indicate the RRF has shown willingness to participate in a 72 hour humanitarian ceasefire starting at 07:00 Moscow time on April 21.
This initiative follows a shift in the situation within Sudan, where the de facto leadership has moved into a public phase since the morning of April 15. The discussions involved cooperation between top military commander Abdel Fattah al Burhan and the commander of the Emergency Response Forces, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. The aim of these talks is to promote a stable environment and to pave the way for humanitarian assistance to reach those in need while reducing the risk of clashes during the holiday period. Attribution: DEA News, regional government briefings, and official military communications.