Low-level fighting continues in Khartoum despite ceasefire: Sporadic clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces continued in Khartoum yesterday though the week-long ceasefire that came into force on Monday has reduced fighting across the city, witnesses told Reuters. The truce, brokered by Saudi and US mediators during peace talks in Jeddah, was supposed to facilitate humanitarian relief into the country but mns of people in the capital across the country remain in need of aid.

RSF blames the army: The RSF, in a statement, said that the army has failed to respect the ceasefire agreement, calling on the international community to denounce the army’s unlawful actions.

What’s next: The truce will expire on Monday evening without an agreement to extend it. The RSF said last night that it is ready to discuss extending the arrangement.

The army is trying to bolster its forces: The army called on reservists and retired soldiers to re-join ahead of a potential resumption of full-scale fighting after the ceasefire expires, according to Reuters.

Sisi joins African leaders calling for peace in Sudan: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended a virtual meeting of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council centered on the war in Sudan. El Sisi reiterated the need for the Sudanese factions to reach a ceasefire agreement and the need to preserve the sovereignty of the state of Sudan. He also said that Egypt will continue to work with the African Union and all relief organizations to support humanitarian efforts.

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